i would have decayed less than a lime stone for example lime stone was used for gravestones but the softness of the rock didnt help it when rain fell and started to decay the rock but marble is harder so the rain does not decay as much
It is believed to have stood for 827 years.
Over several hundred years, a marble statue is likely to experience weathering, which involves the breakdown of the marble's surface due to exposure to environmental factors such as rain, wind, and temperature fluctuations. This can lead to the gradual erosion of the statue's features, resulting in a loss of detail and smoothness.
The statue stood for only 56 years until Rhodes was hit by an earthquake in 226 BC. The statue snapped at the knees and fell over on to the land.
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The Statue of Liberty has NEVER stood on Ellis Island. The Statue has its own island - Liberty Island (originally Bedloe's Island) - which is next to Ellis Island. The statue was dedicated on October 28, 1886.
I can deform a marble statue with TNT in just microseconds. Marble varies a bit in hardness, and the answer to your question depends in large measure on the environment. Mild sulphuric acid environments like those of major cities erode marble very gradually. A sulphuric acid bath would deform the statue quickly, as would a big iron hammer.
Yes, the Colossus of Rhodes was a real statue which was erected on the Greek Island of Rhodes between 292 and 280 BC. The statue stood for 56 years until Rhodes was hit by an earthquake.
The statue stood for 54 years until Rhodes was hit by the 226 BC Rhodes earthquake and it was tumbled down.
The Statue of Liberty's right arm and torch stood in Manhattan's Madison Square for about ten years prior to the dedication of the Statue on Liberty Island. (see: http://www.answers.com/topic/statue-of-liberty)
You will see a man riding a three-headed wolf around the statue of Liberty 12 years later.
Marble statues can last for hundreds to thousands of years if made from high-quality marble and properly maintained. Environmental conditions and regular upkeep greatly influence their longevity.
the marble arch was made in 1867