The Carian princess in Bodrum Castle
A woman's skeleton unearthed near Bodrum in 1989 was reconstituted by a Manchester University team into a marvel of modern forensic technology.
Dead since 2350 years, she appears to have been a member of the Hecatomnid dynasty wich ruled.
Halicarnassus in the 4th century BC. most probably she was Ada, ayounger sister of mausolus the tyrant.
Halicarnassus in the 4th century BC. most probably she was Ada, ayounger sister of mausolus the tyrant.
She was adopted by Alexander the Great as a surrogate mother and tired in vain to wed her niece to him.
She is now on display in the Bodrum castle, wearing her original finery.
She is now on display in the Bodrum castle, wearing her original finery.
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