In which year was the Colossus of Rhodes destroyed?
226 BC
480 BC
365 AD
1204 AD
Answer
The Colossus of Rhodes was destroyed in 226 BC by an earthquake. The massive statue of the Greek god Helios once stood approximately 33 meters tall and was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
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