Colossus at Rhodes, a giant statue of the sun god Helios, was primarily destroyed by an earthquake. The statue stood for only about 54 years before being toppled in a seismic event around 226 BC. After its destruction, the remaining pieces lay on the ground for centuries, and it was never rebuilt. So, the correct answer is: It fell during an earthquake.
What happened to Colossus at Rhodes?
It was destroyed by invaders.
It was built out of wood and was eventually damaged by weather.
It fell during an earthquake.
Nothing, it still stands today.
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