History and archaeology / Archaeological site
Temple of Augustus
Altındağ, Ankara
The remains of a late-1st-century BC temple whose walls bear the famous inscription recounting the deeds of the Roman emperor Augustus.
Its story
The temple is believed to have been built shortly after Galatia became a Roman province, probably between 25 and 20 BC, in honor of Emperor Augustus and the goddess Roma. Its main significance comes from the 'Res Gestae Divi Augusti' text carved in Latin on its inner walls and in Greek on its outer wall; the most complete copy of this account of Augustus's own deeds is preserved here. The building was converted into a church in the Byzantine period, and the Hacı Bayram Mosque was built beside it in the 15th century. Conservation and repair work was carried out in the 2000s on the remains, worn by air pollution and earthquakes. The walls and inscriptions can be seen up close from the surrounding square.
Key facts
- Period
- Roman, late 1st century BC
- Admission
- Exterior freely accessible; interior access may vary seasonally
- Getting there
- Hacı Bayram Square, Ulus
- Visit duration
- 20–30 minutes
Trip purpose
- Free
- Photography
Location
39.94420, 32.85831
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Augustus_Tap%C4%B1na%C4%9F%C4%B1 | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple_of_Augustus_and_Rome | https://www.wmf.org/ | https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=39.9442054&mlon=32.8583139#map=17/39.9442054/32.8583139