This was the monumental marble tomb of the Anatolian king Mausolus. 140 feet high, it rivalled even the Egyptian pyramids.
- The Mausoleum
- The Colosseum
- The Temple of Artemis
- The Ziggurat of Marduk
Answer
The correct answer is A) The Mausoleum.
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