Colossus of Rhodes, Colossal statue in Greece
The Colossus of Rhodes was a massive statue that stood over the harbor of Rhodes.
Erected by Chares of Lindos in 280 BC, it was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
As an icon of Hellenistic culture, the Colossus represented the triumph of Rhodesian over the invader Demetrius Poliorcetes.
Despite its destruction in an earthquake in 226 BC, the legend of the Colossus continues to enthral.
The Colossus of Rhodes inspired the design of the Statue of Liberty nearly 2,200 years later.
Location: Ancient Rhodes
Inception: 284 BCE
Architect: Chares of Lindos
Creator: Chares of Lindos
Height: 33 m
Material: bronze
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The Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes is a medieval castle in the city of Rhodes.
The Archaeological Museum of Rhodes is housed in the medieval Hospital of the Knights.
The Hafiz Ahmed Agha Library is renowned for its extensive collection of rare manuscripts.
The Aquarium of Rhodes is a research center and an aquarium offering visitors the chance to see various marine species.
