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Greece to rebuild the ancient Colossus of Rhodes
Posted on 11/3/15 at 1:17 pm
Posted on 11/3/15 at 1:17 pm
The original statue was 98-feet tall and knocked down by an earthquake in 226 BC. This "reboot" would stand at a massive 400 feet in height and would be crowned by a lighthouse whose beam could be seen by ships 35 miles away.
Inside the statue would be a museum dedicated to ancient Greek art and culture.
One obvious change to the new structure is that it would use modern construction techniques and technology to make it earthquake-proof. The exterior would be completely covered in golden solar panels, making it entirely self-sufficient, which is appropriate for the Greek god of the sun.
It is believed that this project can be completed in 3-4 years at a cost of $270 million. All funding is expected to come from historical societies and international crowd funding campaigns.
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Inside the statue would be a museum dedicated to ancient Greek art and culture.
One obvious change to the new structure is that it would use modern construction techniques and technology to make it earthquake-proof. The exterior would be completely covered in golden solar panels, making it entirely self-sufficient, which is appropriate for the Greek god of the sun.
It is believed that this project can be completed in 3-4 years at a cost of $270 million. All funding is expected to come from historical societies and international crowd funding campaigns.
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Posted on 11/3/15 at 1:18 pm to RollTide1987
Aren't they broke?
Still?
Still?
Posted on 11/3/15 at 1:18 pm to RollTide1987
Grecians
This post was edited on 11/3/15 at 1:19 pm
Posted on 11/3/15 at 1:19 pm to RollTide1987
Is this one going to be built in Germany?
Posted on 11/3/15 at 1:19 pm to RollTide1987
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All funding is expected to come from historical societies and international crowd funding campaigns.
Sounds like a trap to get their money.
Posted on 11/3/15 at 1:19 pm to Artie Rome
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Aren't they broke?
Still?
One wonders how they could be out of money, after sound investments like this.
Posted on 11/3/15 at 1:20 pm to Artie Rome
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Aren't they broke?
All funding is expected to come from historical societies and international crowd funding campaigns.
Posted on 11/3/15 at 1:20 pm to RollTide1987
I'm sure the Germans will love to see how their welfare money is being used. This is why you don't hand out EBT cards in a 1 year lump sum.
Posted on 11/3/15 at 1:20 pm to RollTide1987
Why would they build this in Berlin?
Posted on 11/3/15 at 1:21 pm to RollTide1987
Looks like the Titan of Braavos.
Posted on 11/3/15 at 1:21 pm to RollTide1987
What do they charge to park?
How is the contra flow?
It'll never be ready.
How is the contra flow?
It'll never be ready.
Posted on 11/3/15 at 1:24 pm to RollTide1987
Why is he holding a flying saucer? Is that some sort of appeal to aliens to come down and help build this thing? You know, like the original.
Posted on 11/3/15 at 1:25 pm to RollTide1987
Again?
Posted on 11/3/15 at 1:26 pm to RollTide1987
Thats pretty cool, I hope it gets built.
Posted on 11/3/15 at 1:27 pm to RollTide1987
So it will look like he is wetting his loin cloth when in rains? I like it.
Posted on 11/3/15 at 1:28 pm to J Murdah
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Thats pretty cool, I hope it gets built.
Posted on 11/3/15 at 1:35 pm to Brightside Bengal
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Is this one going to be built in Germany?
Only with their money
Posted on 11/3/15 at 1:37 pm to RollTide1987
If I were Germany and the EU, I would fricking bomb that shithole for even mentioning this.
Posted on 11/3/15 at 1:41 pm to RollTide1987
I have visited Rhodes and saw the location where it was thought the Colossus of Rhodes stood. I would make a donation to help have this built.
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