GL DEEP DIVES

The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus: Wonder of the Afterlife

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 In this GL Deep Dives episode, we descend into the story of the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus — a funerary monument so grand, it gave birth to the word “mausoleum.” Built to honor Mausolus, a Persian satrap, this fusion of Greek, Egyptian, and Lycian design became one of the most influential architectural statements of antiquity. Why did it leave such a lasting legacy? What secrets lie beneath its ruins? Join us as we explore the art, ambition, and timeless influence of a wonder that turned death into enduring beauty.