News Colossus of Rhodes could be rebuilt in Greece...

[Andy_T]

From One of the grandest structures ever built could be reborn in Greece

Until an earthquake in 226 BCE knocked it down, the Colossus of Rhodes, a 30-metre-high iron and bronze statue of the Greek god Helios, sat near the harbour of Rhodes, Greece, for 54 years.

Now, a plan put forth by a small team of scientists seeks to rebuild the ancient statue and boost tourism and local jobs in the process.

 

[Second Summer]

That is an ambitious plan, but might be the kind of thing Greece needs at this point.

Not sure I like the idea that it should be that much taller than the original. Ever heard the legend of Ikarus?!

 

[Andy_T]

Well, building materials have somehow advanced in the last 2000 years, and ships are also a bit larger today...

Ikarus would use superglue today (instead of wax) and should not have any problems to get too close to the sun....

 

[shyvas]

That is an ambitious plan, but might be the kind of thing Greece needs at this point.

Not sure I like the idea that it should be that much taller than the original. Ever heard the legend of Ikarus?!

I agree and it's not logical to spend so much money when basic needs for the population are not within reach.

 

[ledboots]

It would create some jobs and help with tourism, maybe.

 

[Blobbenstein]

I think they should rebuild the Tower of Babel, which might help people get into space...and also GM some beans and grow a giant stalk........I want a golden-egg laying goose.