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The Colossus of Rhodes

The Colossus of Rhodes. By Hannah Rea. The Colossus of Rhodes what is it?. A statue at the harbor of the island of Rhodes, located off the tip of Asia Minor (Turkey) where the Aegean Sea meets the Mediterranean. This monument stood over 2,000 years ago, dating back to about 292BC AND280 BC.

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The Colossus of Rhodes

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  1. The Colossus of Rhodes By Hannah Rea

  2. The Colossus of Rhodeswhat is it? • A statue at the harbor of the island of Rhodes, located off the tip of Asia Minor (Turkey) where the Aegean Sea meets the Mediterranean. • This monument stood over 2,000 years ago, dating back to about 292BC AND280 BC. • The Colossus was built to the sun god, the patron god, Helios, to celebrate freedom.

  3. The History

  4. The Structure of the Colossus

  5. The Colossus and Statue of Liberty The Colossus of Rhodes The Statue of Liberty Was 110 feet high It was built as a celebration of freedom Had a similar framework to the Colossus of Rhodes • Was 110 feet high • It was built as a celebration of freedom • Had bronze plates over iron framework

  6. Where Is It Now?

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