What Became of the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, One of the Seven Wonders?
Halicarnassus is an ancient city located on the Aegean Sea, which was founded by Greek colonists in Karia. It is located in the territory of modern Turkey, in Bodrum. The site was famous for its mausoleum erected in the middle of the 4th century BC. The structure is deemed as one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
Turkey is an extremely geographically diverse country. There are beautiful beaches, majestic mountains, rocky cities in Cappadocia, Asian forests and steppes. The country also has an interesting, but also turbulent and long history. In ancient times, these territories were shaped by the Hittite, Roman, Hellenistic and Ottoman civilizations. Their influence is still felt today.
Where is Halicarnassus located?
There you will find countless monuments of the ancient world that delight despite the passage of years. It is also the cradle of the Anachoretes and early Christian monks. It was here that St. Paul made his pilgrimage and taught. And in Mir, located in Anatolia, St. Nicholas was the bishop. No wonder, then, that Turkey has been one of the more popular destinations for tourists from all over the world for many years.
City of Bodrum once housed one of the wonders of the ancient world, which was destroyed…
