10 Facts about Colossus of Rhodes

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Facts about Colossus of Rhodes talk about the one of the seven ancient wonders in the world. The statue sits on the Greek Island of Rhodes.  Colossus of Rhodes is the statue of Greek God Helios.  Have you ever heard about Helios? He was the Greek God of the Sun. He was depicted as a supernatural being. He had power and religious significance.   It was one of the powerful deities of the Titans. Check other interesting facts about Colossus of Rhodes below:

Facts about Colossus of Rhodes 1: the sculptor

The sculptor who made Colossus of Rhodes was Chares of Lindos. He was born in Rhodes. In 280 BC, the statue was erected.

Facts about Colossus of Rhodes 2: the great artwork

Colossus of Rhodes was considered as a great artwork.  It was considered as the biggest achievement of the sculptor. He created it based on his unique interpretation of Greek God Helios.

Colossus of Rhodes Facts

Colossus of Rhodes Facts

Facts about Colossus of Rhodes 3: the height of Colossus of Rhodes

The height of Colossus of Rhodes was more than 30 meters. In the ancient world, it became one of the highest statues.

Facts about Colossus of Rhodes 4: the victory

The victory of the ruler of Cyprus, Antigonus/Monophthalmus was celebrated by constructing Colossus of Rhodes. The Greek island of Rhodes was successfully besieged by his son in 305 BC.

Facts about Colossus of Rhodes

Facts about Colossus of Rhodes

Facts about Colossus of Rhodes 5: the fund

The construction of Colossus of Rhodes was funded by selling left equipment of Antigonus’ soldiers.  The money raised was used to cover the expense of the statue.

Facts about Colossus of Rhodes 6: the damage

An earthquake in 226 BC destroyed Colossus of Rhodes. The legs of the statue were broken because of the earthquake. The statue was there for around 800 years after the earthquakes. But the invaders finally sold the statue.

Colossus of Rhodes Ruins

Colossus of Rhodes Ruins

Facts about Colossus of Rhodes 7: the construction of the statue

Colossus of Rhodes was considered as one of the masterpieces of Chares of Lindos. There is no need to wonder that it took 12 years for him to complete the construction.

Facts about Colossus of Rhodes 8: the pedestal

The height of the white marble pedestal which served as the base of the statue was 15 meters. Get facts about Castles here.

Colossus of Rhodes Image

Colossus of Rhodes Image

Facts about Colossus of Rhodes 9: the exterior

Bronze and iron were used as the materials which covered the exterior of Colossus of Rhodes. Get facts about Chirk Castle here.

Facts about Colossus of Rhodes 10: the fear

The residents of Rhodes were afraid to offend Helios. Thus, the statue was never reconstructed.

Colossus of Rhodes Statue

Colossus of Rhodes Statue

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