Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, Turkey
From series “Seven Wonders of the World”
The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus is the fifth wonder of the world. Its history is closely linked with the history of the temple of Artemis at Ephesus. It was built simultaneously with the second temple of Artemis, which was being rapidly restored after the fire. The building was constructed in an era when Caria was ruled by King Mausolus, so it was named after current ruler. King Mausolus was known for his tough-minded and inflexible nature. During his reign, the city of Halicarnassus was declared the capital of Caria.
Construction of the mausoleum in the capital began long before the ruler's death in 353 BC. Best architects and sculptors of ancient Greece were invited to build and decorate this place. According to available data, several hundred talented artists took part in the construction of the mausoleum. The tomb featured an impressive scale. There was a spacious courtyard, decorated buildings, as well as fine bas-reliefs and sculptures. Stone figures of lions, exquisite sculptures of gods and goddesses, as well as formidable warriors statues have to be mentioned.
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Fuel station: 'Petrol Ofisi' in 0.62 km
Supermarket: 'Müze Market' in 0.04 km
Parking: 'Batuhan Otopark Bodrum' in 0.16 km
Apotheek: 'Marina Pharmacy' in 0.08 km
Police station: 'Bodrum Polis Merkezi Amirliği' in 0.73 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Lal Cafe' in 0.08 km
Nearest airports:
» Milas Airport BXN - in 24 km
» Ippokratis Airport KGS - in 40 km
» Leros Island National Airport LRS - in 57 km
» Samos Airport SMI - in 85 km
» Diagoras Airport RHO - in 92 km
» Milas Airport BXN - in 24 km
» Ippokratis Airport KGS - in 40 km
» Leros Island National Airport LRS - in 57 km
» Samos Airport SMI - in 85 km
» Diagoras Airport RHO - in 92 km
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