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Who build the colossus of Rhodes?
The Colossus of Rhodes was built in 280 BC by Chares of Lindos. Chares was a Greek sculptor and built the Colossus to celebrate the victory of Rhodes over Antigonus I Monophtalmus of Cyprus.
Who was the colossus of rodes built for?
The statue of Colossus of Rhodos was build by Chares between 292 and 280 BCE and represented the ancient greek god Helios ['Ηλιος].
How long did it take the colossus of Rhodes to be built?
It took about 12 years to build it
How many people did it take to build the colossus of Rhodes?
About 20,000 people but 1,500 died building it because of dehidration.
Was ancient Colossi Greek or Roman?
A colossus is a gigantic statue. The fist people who build such statues were the Egyptians. The most famous of these are the Colossi of Memnon, two gigantic statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III.The Greeks also built such statues; the most famous one was the Colossus of Rhodes. The Romans also built this kind of statues, such as the Colossus of Nero, the Colossus of Constantine and the Colossus of Barletta
What was the colossus of Rhodes made of?
The colossus of Rhodes was absolutely beautiful! People from all around the world went to see it. The base was made of white marble, and the feet and ankle of the statue were first fixed. The structure was gradually erected as the bronze form was fortified with an iron and stone framework. References:http://www.awhistory.com/sevenwonders/colossus.html I wish i was old and got to see it! hahaha
Is the colossus of Rhodes still standing?
No. The Colossus stood for only 56 years, and was toppled by an earthquake in 226 B.C. The broken statue remained in place, but was no longer in evidence by the 8th Century A.D. One account relates that Arab conquerors hauled it off for scrap in the 7th Century, but the consensus is that it had disappeared long before, a bit at a time.
How long does it take to build a colossus?
The time it takes to build a colossus can vary greatly depending on the size, complexity, and materials used, as well as the resources and workforce available. Historically, monumental statues like the Colossus of Rhodes took several years to complete, often ranging from 5 to 12 years. Modern projects could take similar or longer durations, especially considering engineering, design, and construction phases. Ultimately, each project is unique and can be influenced by numerous factors.
How long did the Colossus of Rhodes take to build?
The construction of the Colosseum lasted eight years. It was started by Vespasian in 72 and it was completed by by his son and successor, Titus, who inaugurated it in 80. Domitian, the brother and successor of Titus, made modifications. He built the tunnels below the arena and added a tier to increase capacity.
How many people did it take to build the colossus computer?
i think its about 100 people..iam not sure of it
Who does the colossus honor?
The statue of Colossus of Rhodos was build in honour of the ancient Greek god Helios. It was build between 292 and 280 BCE and stood 30 meters high making it one of the tallest monuments of the ancient world and one of the sven wonders of the past.
Who made colossus?
Tommy Flowers Max Newman Stephen Hawkins
