What battle did the colossus celebrate?

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The Colossus of Rhodes was built to celebrate the Greek victory over the Cypriot king Antigonus I Monophthalmus in 305 BC during the Siege of Rhodes. This monumental statue was erected as a symbol of the island's resilience and triumph, commemorating the successful defense against the invading forces. It stood as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World until it was toppled by an earthquake in 226 BC.

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