The Fergusson, James 1808-1886 creator text utu 2016 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus Restored in Conformity With the Recently Discovered Remains" by James Fergusson is a detailed architectural account written in the mid-19th century. The text focuses on the historical significance and restoration of the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, once considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and examines the body's design and construction based on ancient descriptions and archaeological discoveries." "At the start of the book, the author introduces the subject of the Mausoleum, highlighting the architectural mystery surrounding it and the desire of various architects to reconstruct its appearance. Fergusson references ancient texts by authors like Pliny and Vitruvius, which, despite their inaccuracies, serve as a foundation for the restoration effort. He discusses recent archaeological discoveries made in the ruins of Halicarnassus, which have provided new insights and materials necessary for an accurate reconstruction of this monumental edifice." (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2016-11-22 Produced by Sonya Schermann, Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Mausoleum (Halicarnassus) Halicarnassus (Extinct city) NA Original publication data not identified 18004997 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53578 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53578 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134232.0 53578