It stood at the entrance to Mandraki harbor on the Greek island of Rhodes. At 157 feet tall it was considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It was the Colossus of Rhodes. Built by Greek sculptor Chares beginning in 292BCE, forged and reforged iron and brass was used to create the statue to honor the patron god Helios for their victories over Cyprus. As the fitted pieces of the statue were placed, earthen works were built up both sides and the interior of the statue were filled with stone. It stood for 54 years until 226BCE when a devastating earthquake snapped the statue at its knees and brought it down. History has given us many artistic depictions of the Colossus, and it’s exact location at Mandraki remains a mystery.
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