Background
Ada was the daughter of Hecatomnus, satrap of Caria, and sister of Mausolus, Artemisia, Idrieus, and Pixodarus.
Ada was the daughter of Hecatomnus, satrap of Caria, and sister of Mausolus, Artemisia, Idrieus, and Pixodarus.
Ada fled to the fortress of Alinda, where she maintained her rule in exile. In return, Alexander accepted the offer and gave Ada formal command of the Siege of Halicarnassus. After the fall of Halicarnassus, Alexander returned Alinda and made Ada queen of the whole of Caria.
Ada"s popularity with the populace in turn ensured the Carians" loyalty to Alexander.
According to Turkish archaeologists, the tomb of Ada has been discovered, although this claim remains unresolved. Her remains are on display in the archaeological museum of Bodrum.