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Mausolus a Persian satrap, died approx. 352 BC. The word, mausoleum is derived from his name. His tomb is considered one of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World.
The planning for the tomb was started by Mausolus himself, but after his death, construction was supervised by his wife and sister, Artemisia.
The tomb was designed by the Greek architect Pythius and, contains the works of several famous Greek sculptors.
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Which of the seven wonders were located in Asia Minor?
Mausoleum of Maussollos at Halicarnassos Temple of Artemis at Ephesos
What was the Mausoleum of Maussollos made out of?
It was actually made out of marble. Some of it was made out of stone but only a small percentage of the tomb.
When was the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus built?
The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus was built between 453 and 450 BC.
Seven structures of the ancient world?
The Great Pyramid of Giza The Temple of Artemis Mausoleum of Maussollos The Great Lighthouse The Hanging Gardens The Colossus of Rhodes The Statue of Zeus
How long did it take to build the mausoleum of Halicarnassus?
The mausoleum (tomb) was built by Queen Artimesia for King Mausolaus1 between 353 and 350 BC.
