History & Historical Places
Heredotus, the famous historian and known as the father of history, was born in Halicarnassus (ancient name of Bodrum) in 484 BC and according to him was in Bodrum Founded by the Dorians in the 12th century BC Settlers were the next Caria and Lelegians.In 546 BC, the region came under Persian rule. In the beginning of the 4th century BC, Caria region was ruled by the most brilliant period was Mausolos.Its Satrap Hekatomnos and his last around 353 BC, when Halicarnassus was the capital of the satrap of Caria. After the death of King Mausolus, was ruled by his wife and sister Artemisia II of Caria. and the Mausoleum, the monumental tomb, was built by Artemisia II in honor of King Mausolus every husband and brother. This monument became one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, and was destroyed by an earthquake in the 14th century.
In 192 BC, but did note Develop Halicarnassus Roman Empire ruled by very much. In 395 AD, Halicarnassus came under Byzantine rule. In XIth century, but During the first crusade city was conquered by Turcs Several times changed hands. The Knight of Rhodes in 1402 and the city was called Halicarnassus Petronium captured. Between Two harbours Knights of Rhodes was built in the castle. It was reinforced with Italien, Español, and rate Spanish and French towers.
Taken by the Turks in 1523 was in the basement