halicarnassus (Meaning)
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halicarnassus (n)
an ancient Greek city on the southwestern coast of Asia Minor in what is now Turkey; site of the mausoleum at Halicarnassus
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halicarnassus Sentence Examples
- The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, was built in honor of Mausolus, the satrap of Caria.
- Halicarnassus, now known as Bodrum, is a thriving city located on the southwestern coast of Turkey.
- The ancient port of Halicarnassus was a major trading center in the Mediterranean Sea.
- The historian Herodotus was born in Halicarnassus in the 5th century BC.
- The Temple of Apollo in Halicarnassus was one of the most important religious structures in the ancient city.
- The walls of Halicarnassus were besieged by Alexander the Great during his conquest of Asia Minor.
- After its conquest by Alexander, Halicarnassus experienced a period of decline but later flourished under Roman rule.
- The ruins of Halicarnassus, including the remains of the Mausoleum, are now a popular tourist destination.
- The name "Halicarnassus" is derived from the Greek words "halas" (salt) and "karnassos" (fortress).
- The Bodrum Castle, built by the Knights of St. John, stands on the site of the ancient Halicarnassus.
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an ancient Greek city on the southwestern coast of Asia Minor in what is now Turkey; site of the mausoleum at Halicarnassus
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The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, was built in honor of Mausolus, the satrap of Caria.
Halicarnassus, now known as Bodrum, is a thriving city located on the southwestern coast of Turkey.
The ancient port of Halicarnassus was a major trading center in the Mediterranean Sea.
The historian Herodotus was born in Halicarnassus in the 5th century BC.
