Boca Raton Cemetery & Mausoleum

The History of the Mausoleum.

The Mausoleum of Halicarnassus was one of the Seven Wonders of the World. It served as the tomb for Mausolus, the ruler of Caria in southwestern Asia Minor. Built between approximately 353 and 351 BCE in his capital city, Halicarnassus, it was a remarkable architectural feat. Mausolus’s sister and widow, Artemisia II, commissioned its construction. The Greek architects Pythius and Satyros designed the monument, while four prominent Greek artists—Scopas, Bryaxis, Leochares, and likely Timotheus—created the sculptures that adorned it. The Mausoleum featured a nearly square shape with a total periphery of 411 feet (125 meters), surrounded by 36 columns. Its top formed a 24-step pyramid, crowned by a four-horse marble chariot. Fragments of its sculptures, including a frieze depicting battling Greeks and Amazons, are preserved in the British Museum. Unfortunately, the Mausoleum was likely destroyed by an earthquake between the 11th and 15th centuries CE, and its stones were reused in local buildings. The term “mausoleum” itself originates from this impressive structure, which has left an indelible mark on history

Wishing everyone a Happy Mother's Day. Today we also honor those Mothers who have gone before us; who left us beautiful memories and whose love is still our guide.