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Which ancient wonder was located in the city of Halicarnassus?
Answer
The Mausoleum of Halicarnassus
The Mausoleum of Halicarnassus was an elaborate monumental tomb built around 350 BCE as a burial structure for Mausolus, a Persian satrap (provincial governor), in the city of Halicarnassus in what is now Bodrum, Turkey. Standing approximately 148 feet tall, the mausoleum combined Greek and Egyptian architectural styles and was decorated with elaborate sculptures by renowned Greek artisans. The structure was destroyed in the 15th century by Crusaders, and today the site is part of the Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology.
💡 Did you know?
The English word 'mausoleum' directly derives from Mausolus and his magnificent tomb—the Greek way of honoring the dead.
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- The Temple of Artemis
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