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Event wonder Europe

Colossus of Rhodes

282 BCE – 226 BCE

Giant bronze statue of Helios, toppled by earthquake after 54…

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Statue of the Greek god Helios

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Landmark · Europe

Colossus of Rhodes

282 BCE – 226 BCE

Giant bronze statue of Helios, toppled by earthquake after 54 years

Standing in 282 BCE

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