A gigantic project aims to rebuild the Colosseum of Rhodes

The Colosseum of Rhodes, one of the seven wonders of the world, could see the day again. It is in any case the idea of a monumental project that aims to rebuild it in a more modern version. Projector shot.

How was the Colosseum of Rhodes?

The Colosseum of Rhodes was a statue located in Rhodes , Greek island located south of Athens. Representing the Sun god, Hélios, it was made up of wood and bronze and measured more than thirty meters. We owe this marvel to Charès de Lindos in -292 to pay tribute to the resistance during the city's siege by Demetrios 1st Poliorcète in -304 before Jesus Christ.

In -227, an earthquake came to the end of the Colosseum and the latter fell into several pieces. Today, it is impossible to find any trace of this statue. An antique masterpiece that some would like to reborn in a much more modern version.

Rebuilding the Colosseum of Rhodes

The idea of rebuild the Colosseum of Rhodes was born in the 2000s. At the time, no concrete project had been proposed. But this time, European scientists from Greece, Spain, Italy and the United Kingdom propose a modern statue that could attract millions of visitors and create many jobs in the city.

Of course, the statue would be of the same color but would also be covered with photovoltaic panels to obtain 100% autonomy. This is the minimum when the statue represents the Sun god. It could resist violent winds and earthquakes. A slightly different version of the antique statue, a reinterpretation of this monument. To carry out this project, a participatory financing was launched on the Internet. Users can thus support this large-scale project.

It is estimated that the project could be launched in three or four years and would have a cost of 240 to 260 million euros. Funding should come from cultural institutions and therefore from international crowdfunding.

The Colosseum of Rhodes of the 21st Century

For this modern version, those responsible for this ambitious project are planning to create elements of tourism and other adjustments. Thus, we could see the appearance of a lighthouse located at the top and capable of being seen at 54 km around. The new Colosseum would no longer measure 30 metres but 150 metres high. Vertiginous!

If you ever see all this, you could discover a museum, a library and a cultural centre. We could even have lunch or dinner at the top of the statue with a breathtaking view of the sea. The project managers can rely on the mayor of the city, Fotis Hatzidiacos, who strongly supports their ambition.