Unfortunately, the statue no longer exists today. It was eventually destroyed, likely during the 5th century CE, after the temple was converted into a Christian church. Some records suggest that the statue was taken to Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul) and was later lost or destroyed in a fire during the 5th or 6th century.
The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus (Turkey)
The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, dedicated to the Greek goddess of the hunt, was rebuilt around 550 BCE in the city of Ephesus, located in modern-day Turkey. It was an enormous structure, measuring about 115 meters (377 feet) in length and 55 meters (180 feet) in width. The temple was adorned with magnificent sculptures and featured 127 Ionic columns, each standing over 18 meters (60 feet) tall.
The temple was destroyed by fire in 356 BCE, allegedly set by an arsonist named Herostratus, who sought to immortalize his name through the destruction. The temple was later rebuilt but ultimately fell into ruin. Today, only a few remnants of the temple’s foundation remain at the site in Ephesus, as much of the stone was removed for use in other buildings.
The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus (Turkey)
The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus was the tomb of Mausolus, a Persian satrap (governor) of Caria, and his wife, Artemisia II, who commissioned the tomb around 350 BCE. Standing about 45 meters (148 feet) tall, the Mausoleum was an ornate and grand structure, decorated with exquisite sculptures and friezes by some of the most renowned artists of the time.
The Mausoleum survived for many centuries but was eventually destroyed by a series of earthquakes between the 12th and 15th centuries. Today, only the foundations and a few remnants of its sculptures can be seen at the site in Bodrum, Turkey. However, the term “mausoleum” has since become a word used to describe grand tombs in general. shutdown123