Colossus of Rhodes (jan 1, 280 BC – nov 15, 226 BC)
Description:
The Colossus of Rhodes is a huge statue of Helios the sun god built at the harbor entrance of Rhodes. It collapses in an earthquake after only 54 years, then spends another 800 years lying on the ground.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 280 BC
nov 15, 226 BC
~ 53 years
