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

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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.


What was the colossus of Rhodes made of?

The colossus of Rhodes was absolutely beautiful! People from all around the world went to see it. The base was made of white marble, and the feet and ankle of the statue were first fixed. The structure was gradually erected as the bronze form was fortified with an iron and stone framework. References:http://www.awhistory.com/sevenwonders/colossus.html I wish i was old and got to see it! hahaha


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."

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What is colussus?

Colussus is something that does your mom and dad and then owns you and your dog 5 times.


Where was Colossus of Roads built?

The Colossus of Rhodes was built on the island of Rhodes in Greece.


Where was Colossus of Rhodes built at?

In the city of Rhodes on the Greek island of Rhodes


When was the colussus invented?

December 1943


Who had built the colossus of Rhodes?

It was built by the sculptor Chares of Lindoswas.


When was the The Colossus of Rhodes built?

280bc


Who build the colossus of Rhodes?

The Colossus of Rhodes was built in 280 BC by Chares of Lindos. Chares was a Greek sculptor and built the Colossus to celebrate the victory of Rhodes over Antigonus I Monophtalmus of Cyprus.


Where was colossus built?

colossus was bulit in rhodes


When the Colossus of Rhodes built?

Built in the year 480 BC ( Before Christ)


Who was the builder that built the colossus of Rhodes?

Chares of Lindos.


What is the reason why they built the Colossus of Rhodes?

The Colossus of Rhodes was a statue of the Greek Titan Helios. It was built to celebrate the victory of the Rhodians over the ruler of Cyprus in 305 BC.


What was the use of the colossus of Rhodes by the citizens of Rhodes?

It was built as a celebration of the Rhodian's freedom after winning a battle against Demetrius.