History and archaeology / Monument and statue
Column of Julian
Altındağ, Ankara
A fluted column believed to have been erected to commemorate Roman emperor Julian's visit to Ankara in 362, popularly known as the Belkıs Minaresi.
Its story
The last pagan Roman emperor, Julian, passed through Ankara in 362 on his way to campaign against the Persians, and the city erected a column about 15 meters high to commemorate the visit. The shaft is decorated with horizontal fluting and topped with a Corinthian capital. Because storks nested on the capital for many years, local people called it the 'Belkıs Minaresi' (Minaret of Belkıs). When the column began to lean at its original location due to ground problems, it was moved in 1934 to its present spot on Hükümet Square in front of the governor's building. It is ideal for a short stop while touring the Roman remains in Ulus.
Key facts
- Period
- Roman, 362
- Admission
- Free (open area)
- Getting there
- Ulus, Hükümet Square (in front of the Ankara Governor's Office)
- Visit duration
- 10–15 minutes
Trip purpose
- Free
- Photography
Location
39.94333, 32.85595
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julianus_S%C3%BCtunu | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Column_of_Julianus | https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=39.9433337&mlon=32.8559492#map=17/39.9433337/32.8559492