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Rhodes (2)

The capital city of the island of Rhodes; located on the northeastern tip of the island.

Rhodes is the site of the 100+ foot statue of Helios (the Sun); commonly known as the Colossus of Rhodes, which was one of the Seven Wonders of the World; the statue, which was erected in 290 BCE, stood in the harbor until it was toppled in an earthquake, sixty six years later, in 224 BCE.

Approximate east longitude 28.13 and north latitude 36.26.

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