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Why was the colossus at Rhodes not rebuilt?
The Colossus of Rhodes was not rebuilt because when it got knocked down by an earthquake and oracle told the people of Rhodes not to rebuild it. The Colossus of Rhodes is a statue of Helios the God of the Sun.
What caused the Colossus of Rhodes destruction?
The statue stood for 54 years until Rhodes was hit by the 226 BC Rhodes earthquake and it was tumbled down.
What famous statue stood in the harbor at Rhodes?
The Colossus of Rhodes was a famous statue that stood in Rhodes Harbor. It was said to be the biggest statue ever erected, and was one of the original Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Was there an inscription on the Colossus of Rhodes?
The Colossus of Rhodes is a statue located on the Greek island of Rhodes. It has a dedicatory inscription as follows "To you, O Sun, the people of Dorian Rhodes set up this bronze statue reaching to Olympus when they had pacified the waves of war and crowned their city with the spoils taken from the enemy. Not only over the seas but also on land did they kindle the lovely torch of freedom."
What destroyed the Colossus of Rhodes?
The Titan of Des Moines.
