Mausoleum of Mausolus at Halicarnassus

• The Mausoleum of Mausolus at Halicarnassus was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
• The ruins of the Mausoleum are located near Bodrum in Turkey.

History

• Halicarnassus was the Ancient name for Bodrum.
• It was built in 353-350 BCE for Mausolus, who was a Persian Governor, and his wife.
• It was an elaborate Tomb above ground, with four Panels containing carved Reliefs.
• On top of its pyramidal roof was a giant Quadriga, a chariot drawn by four horses.
• The Mausoleum remained intact until at least the 10th century CE.

The Site

• Ruins can be seen but with nothing left standing.

Ruins of the Mausoleum of Mausolus, Halicarnassus, Turkey