The Greek city of Rhodes emerged victorious from a yearlong siege by the Macedonian noble Demetrius Poliorcetes in 304 b.c. To commemorate their city’s resilience, the Rhodians built a towering bronze ...
Its beacon will not only act as a lighthouse, but also contain a viewing platform. Ships will sail between the statue’s legs. The Colossus of Rhodes was the inspiration for the Statue of Liberty and ...