Monument

 

What is it?

Colossus of Rhodes was a momument and it was built in Grecee. In fact, its height was between 100 - 120 feet.

Grecee

The population

🍃Besides, the population decided that this monument would be in honor of the God Helios, the personification of the sun.

The God Helios

🍃 The Colossus of Rhodes was seen as a form of divine protection, and this monument held important symbolism for this country.

🍃 The Colossus was a masterpiece of engineering and a famous Greek sculpture, demonstrating the ability and creativity of artists and architects of that period.

WHO BUILT IT?

Cares de Lindos

An sculptor called Cares de Lindos built this monument in 284 a.C. to celebrate the victory.

What happened?

It is believed that was destroyed until ankle. However, this was not the case, since it was from the knees.