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winetourdriver01

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Thu Mar 16, 2023, 03:53 AM Mar 2023

Colossus of Rhodes at the entrance to Mandraki harbor on Greek island of Rhodes



157 ft tall it was considered one of 7 Wonders of Ancient World.Built by Greek sculptor Chares in 292BC, to honor patron god Helios for their victories over Cyprus.Destroyed in 226BC in an earthquake.
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Colossus of Rhodes at the entrance to Mandraki harbor on Greek island of Rhodes (Original Post) winetourdriver01 Mar 2023 OP
The coins of Rhodes are beautiful. trusty elf Mar 2023 #1
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