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Project Launched to Revive the Colossus of Rhodes, Wonder of the Ancient World
Thursday, October 29, 2015 7:36
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A multinational team of professionals has launched an ambitious ‘Colossus of Rhodes Project’ to revive the tallest statue of the Hellenistic period. The planned 150-meter tall colossus would house a cutting edge museum containing thousands of ancient artifacts.
A Statue to Honor Victory
The Colossus of Rhodes was the last of the seven wonders to be completed, it was a statue built to thank the gods for victory over an invading enemy.
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