“This modern wonder has been a work in progress for over 140 years”

The photo above is of the Rhodian deer statues that flank the entrance to Mandraki harbour in Rhodes, Greece. But the picture is missing something: an iron-and-brass statue, 33 metres tall, of the Greek god Helios that was known as the Colossus of Rhodes. Some historians believe that this ancient world wonder stood sentinel over the entrance to the harbour for over 50 years before it collapsed in an earthquake in 226 BCE. We’ve built much bigger and more impressive constructions in the last 500 years, but will their legends stand the test of time like the Colossus? If you turn to page 26, you can decide for yourself whether the seven structures we’ve chosen are worthy of being wonders. Enjoy!