Colossus of Rhodes?
Answer
The Colossus of Rhodes is a statue of the Greek god Helios, erected in the city of Rhodes on the Greek island of Rhodes by Chares of Lindos between 292 and 280 BC. It was constructed to celebrate Rhodes' victory over the ruler of Cyprus, Antigonus I Monophthalmus, who unsuccessfully besieged Rhodes in 305 BC.
Ask.com Answer for: why was the colossus of rhodes built
Q&A Related to "Colossus of Rhodes?"
|
Built in the year. 480 BC ( Before Christ).
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/When_was_the_colossus_of...
|
|
Completed 280 bce
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/When_was_the_Colossus_of...
|
|
In the city of Rhodes on the Greek island of Rhodes.
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Where_was_Colossus_of_Rh...
|
|
The person who built it was Chares of Lindos
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Who+built+the+colasus+of...
|
Similar Questions
People Also Asked
Wikipedia on Ask.com
The Colossus of Rhodes was a statue of the Greek Titan (mythology) Helios, erected in the city of Rhodes (city) on the Greek island of Rhodes by Chares of Lindos between...
Top Related Searches
Explore this Topic
The Colossus of Rhodes is one of the seven wonders of the world. It represents Helios. He is the Greek sun god. It was built by the sculptor Charas of Lindos to ...
The Colossus of Rhodes, one of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World, was built by Charles of Lindos circa 292-280 BCE. It was a depiction of the Titan Helios. It ...
In the poem The New Colossus by Emma Lazarus there is a line 'With conquering limbs astride from land to land'. This refers to the Collossus of Rhodes, which ...