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The colossus of rhodes

The colossus of rhodes. By: Marie atmar. Location. The Colossus of Rhodes was built in the Aegean sea, 12 miles off the coast of Turkey The structure was built around 292 BC In 226 BC, an earthquake hit Rhodes and destroyed the monument.

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The colossus of rhodes

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  1. The colossus of rhodes By: Marie atmar

  2. Location • The Colossus of Rhodes was built in the Aegean sea, 12 miles off the coast of Turkey • The structure was built around 292 BC • In 226 BC, an earthquake hit Rhodes and destroyed the monument. • In 2008 the new Colossus of Rhodes was built by Dr. DimitrisKoutoulas • It stood 100 feet tall to bring many tourists to Rhodes

  3. Purpose • Chares of Lindos built the Colossus of Rhodes • The structure was built in honor of Helios, the god of the sun • It was used as a type of lighthouse. Fire-kindled in his head could be seen from far away

  4. uniqueness • As tall as a 15-story building • Started building in 292 BC and finished in 280 BC • The basic construction was bronze • Pedestal made of marble • Inside filled with stone columns

  5. Ancient foresight • The Statue of Liberty is similar to the Colossus of Rhodes • It is one of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World

  6. BIBliography • http://www.personal.psu.edu/klg5146/Colossus.html • http://www.crystalinks.com/colossus.gif • http://www.personal.psu.edu/jgh5040/colossus1.jpg • http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZLM4x79-YdY/TpBJmY2thQI/AAAAAAAAAzE/1dmMG6kIirU/s1600/colossI.jpg

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