Revive one of the seven wonders of the ancient world

Danish archaeologists are planning to rebuild the Tomb, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.

The Tomb (Mausoleum) , located atop a hill in modern-day Halicarnassus , Bodrum, Turkey, is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. The building was built from 353 to 350 BC to serve as a resting place for Mausolus, Caria's second ruler from the Hecatomnid dynasty, according to the Ancient Origins.

Tomb of ancient times in the city of Halicarnassus.(Photo: Ancient Origins).

The tomb is the second oldest ancient wonder after the Great Giza in Egypt. This work is a blend of artistic architecture from three different cultures including Greece, Lycian, and Egypt. However, what remains of it is now only a ruin after a strong earthquake in the 15th century.

Poul Pedersen, Danish archaeologist, and assistant John Lund at the University of Southern Denmark, are partnering with the Mediterranean National Institute of Funds (MCAF) to rebuild the Tomb , the Hurriyet Daily News yesterday. January 12 reported. This is one of the two main objectives of the Danish project Halikarnassos . The larger goal of the project is to restore the remains of the ancient city of Halicarnassus.

Remnants of the remains of the Tomb today.(Photo: Kristian Jeppesen).

"When architecture is restored, there will be at least two of the wonders of the ancient world appear in modern times," said Ozay Kartal, the head of the MCAF.

The project also includes digging a number of locations along the route from the port city of Bodrum to the Tomb, excavating an ancient wall surrounding Bodrum and a racecourse dating back to 3,500 years.