The Colossus of Rhodes was the tallest state of the ancient world
The Colossus of Rhodes was a colossus of the Greek god Helios, erected on the Greek island of Rhodes by Chares of Lindos between 292 and 280 BC. It is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Before its destruction, the Colossus of Rhodes stood over 30 meters (107 ft) high, making it the tallest statue of the ancient world.
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June 14th, 2009 at 12:33 pm
who destroyed it !!
July 7th, 2009 at 3:55 pm
The A-Team!!!
July 8th, 2009 at 11:26 am
rober ur a retard
April 21st, 2010 at 7:10 pm
Some say the persians. Some the romans. Some the greeks themselves destroyed it. No one knows for sure.
April 21st, 2010 at 7:16 pm
Also, it is widely believed an earthquake destroyed. This happens to be the most believed description of its demize. An earthquake hit, broke the statue an the knees, and was taken away a long time later during the arab invasion of rhodes on the backs of 900 camels.