Temple Of Augustus

The Roman imperial-era temple of Augustus, located in Ankara, features a respectable archaeological site. The temple was built to commemorate the capture of Central Anatolia by the Roman Empire in 20-25 B.C. and the provision of the regional administration with the state established under the name of ‘Galatia’. Upon its completion, the Temple of Augustus became an important center and was surrounded by settlements. The first version of the Roman temple, which had a destroyed wall, parts of it, remains of columns and ruins, had a rectangular appearance; its long edge was 55 metres long and its short edge 36 metres long. There were three sections in the inner part of the temple, which was surrounded by two metre high columns and facing west. The temple, which retained its importance for some time, later came to be used as a church. Three windows on the south wall, which have survived to the present day, were opened as a result of the natural requirement of its use. The Temple of Augustus, which was eventually demolished and remained dormant, began to gain importance by the 16th century, when its historical significance was understood. One of the highlights of the historical site, which is open to visit, is the fact that one of the inscriptions left by Emperor Augustus before his death is found on the surviving wall. The Temple of Augustus can be visited every day of the week and admission is free.