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A gigantic statue that stood with one foot one either side of the harbor on the island of Rhodes, Greece. Ships entering the harbor sailed between its legs. It was one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. It was also about 30.5 metres tall. When it broke there was one remaining piece of the body. that was the thumb. people were still very happy to go and see the remaining thumb of the colossus of rhodes.
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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 destroyed the Colossus of Rhodes?
The Titan of Des Moines.
What was the color of the colossus of Rhodes?
Goldy Bronze colour
Who invented the word colossus?
The ancient greeks were the first. From Latin colossus, from Ancient Greek κολοσσός (kolossos, "large statue, especially the colossus of Rhodes").
Who built the Colussus of Rhodes?
The archictect of the Colossus was the sculptor Chares of Lindoswas.
