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Mausoleum at Halicarnassus Laydon

===The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus in southwestern Turkey is known as one of the oldest wonders of the world. It was built around 353 B.C. by Queen Artemisia in remembrance of her husband, king Mausolus. In the early 15th century, an earthquake devastated the beautiful building, leaving only relics of the tomb and a great story. ===


===In 377 B.C. king Mausolus and his queen, who was also his sister, ruled over Halicarnassus for 24 years. In 353 B.C., king Mausolus died leaving Artemisia alone to rule over Halicarnassus. Later on in her life, Artemisia decided to build a special tomb to honor her husband. She hired the best Greek architects in the country to build the tomb, which she named Mausoleum, after her husband. Today a Mausoleum means, tomb. The building was so beautiful that it became one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. For a while, the Mausoleum was a strong building. It withstood an attack by pirates in 62 B.C. and 58 B.C. However, a terrible earthquake destroyed it in 1404 A.D. The earthquake was so intense, it damaged so much of the Mausoleum that only the bottom of it was recognizable. ===


===After the earthquake, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus in Turkey became very famous because they had two great rulers and they had survived so much war. Ruins of the tomb were used to build houses and a cement known as mortar was made. Because of the mausoleum, southwestern Turkey is now a historical landmark. The Mausoleum is also famous because of its decorations and size. A statue of Queen Artemisia and king Mausolus was later discovered and relocated into a British museum. ===


====In conclusion, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus is a famous tomb that was built in 353 B.C. in remembrance of Queen Artemisia’s husband. It later came to be known as one of the seven wonders of the ancient world and is the reason why we use the word “Mausoleum” today. Today, this famous tomb holds the remains of two great leaders and a great chronicle that is rich in history. ====






Mausoleum at Halicarnassus


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