Belevi Mausoleum, Hellenistic mausoleum near Selçuk, Turkey
The burial chamber of the mausoleum exhibits a square layout measuring 29 meters in length, with 28 columns surrounding the upper section of the structure.
Initially constructed for Lysimachus, a general of Alexander the Great, the mausoleum later became the resting place of Antiochus II Theos in 246 BC.
The decorative elements combine Greek and Persian influences, featuring sculptures of lion-griffins, centaurs, and architectural details preserved in regional museums.
Located 14 kilometers northeast of Ephesus, the mausoleum stands near the İzmir-Aydın highway and provides informational signs in multiple languages for visitors.
The structure contains an unfinished sarcophagus with a reclining figure design, accompanied by servant carvings indicating Persian architectural traditions.
Location: Selçuk
Location: İzmir Province
GPS coordinates: 38.01475,27.47214
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:19
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