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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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