Colossus of Rhodes: The rise and fall of an iconic ancient wonder
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The Colossus of Rhodes, a 108-foot-tall bronze statue of the Greek god Helios, was one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. Built in 280 BC to commemorate Rhodes' victory over Macedonian forces, it stood for only 54 years before collapsing in an earthquake. The statue's exact location remains a mystery, though it likely stood beside the harbor. Despite several modern proposals to rebuild it, including a €200 million light sculpture and a 150-meter-tall cultural center, no new Colossus has materialized. The original statue's remains are long gone, with no trace surviving today.
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