UNESCO Hekatomnos Mausoleum and Sanctuary (Uzunyuva)

History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore Hekatomnos Mausoleum and Sanctuary (Uzunyuva) is an extraordinary monument complex that is on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List and is considered the greatest discovery of the century in the world of classical archaeology. The monument built for Hekatomnos, the Satrap of Caria, in the early 4th century BC; It is the prototype and inspiration for the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus. The huge marble sarcophagus, located in the underground burial chamber and decorated with high-relief figures on four sides, is the rarest masterpiece of Ancient sculpture and painting in the world. The Menandros Column of Honor, dating from the Roman period, rises above the area. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features The altitude is 60 meters; It is an archaeological terrace on Hisarbaşı Hill in the city center of Milas, surrounded by centuries-old mansions and olive trees. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees