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🏛️ Ankyra-Tavium
Ruins of a Roman-era settlement in central Anatolia


🕐 2 min read · Updated 16 Mar 2026 at 08:51
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  • Location: Central Türkiye, near Ankara
  • Historical period: Hellenistic to Roman Imperial era
  • Status: Open-air archaeological site with limited infrastructure
  • Access: Requires private transportation; nearest town is Kalecik

Ankyra-Tavium lies in central Anatolia as a superimposed settlement combining two distinct historical identities. The site preserves remains from the Hellenistic period through the Roman Imperial era, reflecting the region's shifting political control and cultural synthesis. Archaeological investigation has been intermittent, and the site remains largely unexcavated compared to major Roman centres in Türkiye ...

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