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How tall was the Colossus of Rhodes?

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it was 100 ft tall (30.5 meters)

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How tall is the colossus of Rhodes?
30 metres (98 feet and 5.1 inches)
Where is The Colossus the Rhodes?
The colossus of Rhodes WAS in the city of Rhodes
What is the colossus of Rhodes?
It was a statue of Apollo (Helios) the sun god, which was built to celebrate the freedom of the Rhodians.
What was the colossus of Rhodes?
A gigantic statue that stood with one foot one either side of the harbor on the island of Rhodes, Greece. Ships entering the harbor sailed between its legs. It was one of the seven wonders of the...
What was the use of the colossus of Rhodes by the citizens of Rhodes?
It was built as a celebration of the Rhodian's freedom after winning a battle against Demetrius.