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It was built as a celebration of freedom, just like the statue of liberty was (the Statue of Liberty is modeled after it) and to honor the Greek god of the sun, Helios.

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To House a Beacon, Lighthouse, to guide Mariners into the Harbour of Rhodes.

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Where was Colossus of Roads built?

The Colossus of Rhodes was built on the island of Rhodes in Greece.


Where was colossus built?

colossus was bulit in rhodes


Where was Colossus of Rhodes built at?

In the city of Rhodes on the Greek island of Rhodes


Who build the colossus of Rhodes?

The Colossus of Rhodes was built in 280 BC by Chares of Lindos. Chares was a Greek sculptor and built the Colossus to celebrate the victory of Rhodes over Antigonus I Monophtalmus of Cyprus.


When was the The Colossus of Rhodes built?

280bc


How was life in Rhodes when colossus was bilt?

Life was good when colossus was being built but slaves built it


Who had built the colossus of Rhodes?

It was built by the sculptor Chares of Lindoswas.


Who was the builder that built the colossus of Rhodes?

Chares of Lindos.


What is the reason why they built the Colossus of Rhodes?

The Colossus of Rhodes was a statue of the Greek Titan Helios. It was built to celebrate the victory of the Rhodians over the ruler of Cyprus in 305 BC.


When the Colossus of Rhodes built?

Built in the year 480 BC ( Before Christ)


Where is the colossus Rhodes?

The colossus of Rhodes WAS in the city of Rhodes


Where is The Colossus the Rhodes?

The colossus of Rhodes WAS in the city of Rhodes