It was built from the remains of the siege equipment of Demetrius Polyorcetes after the latter abandoned the island.
According to Theophanes, the remains of its ruin were sold to a merchant from Edessa, who transported the scraps on 900 camels. It was built from the remains of the siege equipment of Demetrius Polyorcetes after the latter abandoned the island. 56 years after its construction, an earthquake snapped it at the knees. For 10 points, name this ancient Wonder of the World, a large statue of Helios overlooking the harbor of Rhodes.
According to Theophanes, the remains of its ruin were sold to a merchant from Edessa, who transported the scraps on 900 camels.
{Colossus} of Rhodes