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Halicarnassus |
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HalicarnassusAncient city in Asia Minor (now Bodrum in Turkey), where the tomb of Mausolus, built about 350 BC by widowed Queen Artemisia, was one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The Greek historian Herodotus was born there. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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A Carian of Halicarnassus and brother of Artemisia, wife of Mausolus, who distinguished herself in war. |
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