The ancient city of Halicarnassus was founded by the community of Dor. In the sixth century BC, the city of Halicarnassus was conquered by the Lydian kingdom. But after a short time Halicarnassus was conquered by the Persian Empire. In 387 BC, the city of Halicarnassus became a city of Karia. And Halicarnassus was the capital of Karia. In the following years, Halicarnassus was conquered by the Roman Empire and then by the Ottoman Empire.
Halicarnassus has always been a rich city. Halicarnassus was one of the most important cities in the world, especially in ancient times for maritime trade. The Mousolos mausoleum in Halicarnassus is one of the Seven Wonders of the World.