Greek architecture

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Towering over Rhodes' harbor for 54 years before succumbing to an earthquake, the colossal Statue of Rhodes, one of the ancient world's Seven Wonders, stood 32 meters tall. Crafted by Khares of Lindos in 280 BC, this bronze marvel embodied the Greek sun god Helios, welcoming sailors with its outstretched arm. More concise:
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