The Colossus of Rhodes was a colossal statue erected in the city of Rhodes on the island of Rhodes, depicting the image of Helios, the sun god of Greek mythology. The statue was built to celebrate the successful defense. As such, it symbolized the freedom and independence of the Rhodians. It was created between 292 […]
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Zeus is the god of the sky and thunder in ancient Greek religion. He is also the king of the gods of Mount Olympus. The Statue of Zeus was built by the Eleans for the Temple of Zeus. The colossal statue was the work of the Greek sculptor Phidias, who also created the Athena Parthenos […]
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World or known as the Seven Wonders of the World. It is a list of seven important buildings that existed in classical antiquity. They are extraordinary ancient monuments, all built by human beings. The first known list of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, which is considered valid […]