~The Colossus of Rhodes~

The Colossus of Rhodes was a statue of the Greek sun-god Helios, on the island of Rhodes in 280 BC. 

One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, it was constructed to celebrate Rhodes' victory over the ruler of Cyprus in 305 BC. 

According to most contemporary descriptions, the Colossus stood approximately 33 metres (108 feet) high the approximate height of the modern Statue of Liberty from feet to crown making it the tallest statue of the ancient world. 

Unfortunately It collapsed during an earthquake in 226 BC; although parts of it were preserved, it was never rebuilt. 

Fast forward to today and there are tentative plans to rebuild the Colossus at Rhodes Harbour although the exact position of the original is unknown.

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