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The Colossus of Rhodes: Six Facts About the Wonder of Ancient World

Most people today know of the Colossus of Rhodes as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, but there are many little-known facts about the masterpiece that may surprise you. The ancient island of Rhodes, the kállistin (best)...

What Happened to the Seven Wonders of the World?

The Seven Wonders of the World, which once captured the imagination of ancient civilizations, have not withstood the test of time. Only one of the structures on this list has survived to this day—the majestic Great Pyramid of Giza. The...

Greece Created Five of Seven Wonders of the Ancient World

Ancient Greece, the cradle of Western civilization, was responsible for creating five of the seven wonders of the ancient world.

'Colossus of Rhodes Project' to Revive One of Ancient World's 7 Wonders

Young professionals from Greece, Spain, Italy and the United Kingdom have been inspired to take up the ambitious "Colossus of Rhodes Project," aiming to revive one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The Colossus of Rhodes was a statue of the Greek...

Mayor Pushes Forward to Rebuild Rhodes Colossus

The massive bronze Colossus of Rhodes may be rebuilt, Mayor Fotis Hatzidiacos has been quoted saying to media on Wednesday. His remarks were made regarding an exhibition on the island's history due to open at Paris's Louvre museum on...