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The archictect of the Colossus was the sculptor Chares of Lindoswas.

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When was the colosus built?

The Colossus of Rhodes was built between 292 and 280 BCE. It was a giant statue of the sun god Helios, created to celebrate Rhodes' victory over Cyprus. The statue stood at the entrance of the harbor of Rhodes and was considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World until it was destroyed by an earthquake in 226 BCE.


When was the capital city of Rhodes built?

The capital city of Rhodes, known as Rhodes Town, was primarily established during the Hellenistic period, around 408 BC, when the city was founded by the union of three older settlements: Ialyssos, Lindos, and Kamiros. It grew significantly during the following centuries, particularly known for the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, built around 280 BC. The city has a rich history that continued through Roman, Byzantine, and medieval periods.


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.