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The Colossus of Rhodes, Greece, 1933-1934. Artist: Unknown

The Colossus of Rhodes, Greece, 1933-1934. Artist: Unknown

1-648-426 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

The Colossus of Rhodes, Greece, 1933-1934. The Colossus of Rhodes was a colossus of the Greek god Helios, erected on the Greek island of Rhodes by Chares of Lindos between 292 and 280 BC. It is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Before its destruction, the Colossus of Rhodes stood over 30 metres (107 ft) high, making it the tallest statue of the ancient world. From Wonders of the Past, volume II, 1933-1934.

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  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
After
  1. M Kupka: : Artist
Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe Greece

  1. 39 00 00 N , 022 00 00 E

World Europe Greece Aegean Islands Sporades Rhodes

  1. 36 10 00 N , 028 00 00 E
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Religion & Belief Mythology

Locations & Buildings Other

Locations & Buildings Monuments & Statues

Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3694x4759
File Size : 51,504kb

Aliases

  1. 0580018379
  1. 1-648-426
  1. 1648426
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