---
title: Seashore Battle, Heroon of Trysa
author: Duncan JD Smith
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/12525/seashore-battle-heroon-of-trysa/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 1970-01-01
---

# Seashore Battle, Heroon of Trysa

_Authored by Duncan JD Smith_

## Image File

[![Seashore Battle, Heroon of Trysa](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/12525.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/12525.jpg)

## Image Caption

Detail of a seashore [battle](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/battle/) scene from the west [wall](https://www.worldhistory.org/wall/) of the Heroon of Trysa in the [Ephesos](https://www.worldhistory.org/ephesos/) Museum, Vienna. The Heroon of Trysa dates to 380 BCE. A heroön is defined as a shrine constructed in the Classical world over and around the [tomb](https://www.worldhistory.org/tomb/) of a respected ruler, and used for their veneration and hero worship. The site of Trysa was located in ancient [Lycia](https://www.worldhistory.org/lycia/) in southwest [Turkey](https://www.worldhistory.org/Asia_Minor/). It was discovered in 1841 CE by the [gymnasium](https://www.worldhistory.org/Gymnasium/) teacher [Julius](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/Julius/) August Schönborn during his field research in Lycia.

#### Editorial Review

This human-authored image has been reviewed by our editorial team before publication to ensure accuracy, reliability and adherence to academic standards in accordance with our [editorial policy](https://www.worldhistory.org/static/editorial-policy/).

## Cite This Work

### APA
Smith, D. J. (2020, August 03). Seashore Battle, Heroon of Trysa. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/12525/seashore-battle-heroon-of-trysa/>
### Chicago
Smith, Duncan JD. "Seashore Battle, Heroon of Trysa." *World History Encyclopedia*, August 03, 2020. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/12525/seashore-battle-heroon-of-trysa/>.
### MLA
Smith, Duncan JD. "Seashore Battle, Heroon of Trysa." *World History Encyclopedia*, 03 Aug 2020, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/12525/seashore-battle-heroon-of-trysa/>.

## License & Copyright

Original image by **Duncan JD Smith**. Submitted by [Fiona Richards](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/fiona.richards/ "User Page: Fiona Richards"), published on 03 August 2020. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Copyright](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copyright). You cannot use, copy, distribute, or modify this item without explicit permission from the author. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.