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Rhodes, Greece The colossus was built between 303 and 291 B.C. All that is left are some stone blocks used as the base.
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Built by the sculptor Charas of Lindos Built to commemorate their victory in a siege against Macedonians Worked like a Lighthouse so ships could se the port of Rhodes from far away
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The structure was to honor the Sun God Helios It took 12 years to complete the structure It was built with terra cotta molds
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The statue of Liberty is very similar to what the Colossus of Rhodes what have looked like This structure is apart of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
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