The Colossus of Rhodes

Alexander the Greats Death

323 BCE

His death caused his generals to fight over who took what land. After they finally agreed with each other, the Rhodians sided with Ptolemy which angered Antigous. Which lead to the war. He died in June, 323 BC.

The War Before the Colossus

305 BCE

The war created by Antigous, was taken place before the Colossus was built. When Antigous son, Demetrius, went to take over Rhodes. He lost and left his equipment, which helped in creating the Colossus. The war took place in 305 BC.

The Colossus Creation

292 BCE

Chares of Lindos built the Colossus for the people god, Helios. To show unity between the people. It was created in 292 BC.

When Chares of Lindos Died

280 BCE

He commitied suicide, for reasons unknown. But there are different stories about why he died. He died in 280 BC.

The Colossus Distruction

226 BCE

There was a earthquake that made the Colossus break at its knees. The ruins stayed where they were for a long time open for everyonr to come and see. It was destroyed in 226 BC.