Roman baths of Ankara

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The Roman baths of Ankara are the ruins of a large 3rd-century Roman bath complex in Turkey’s capital, notable for their well-preserved layout and archaeological significance.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Roman bath complex
archaeological site
historic ruins
country Turkey
dedicatedTo Asclepius
excavatedBy Turkish archaeologists
excavatedIn 1937
hasArchitecturalFeature caldarium
dressing rooms
frigidarium
hypocaust system
large open courtyard
latrines
palaestra
service corridors
tepidarium
underground heating channels
hasArea large complex relative to city size in Roman period
hasCondition ruin
hasFloorPlanShape rectangular
hasMaterial brick
marble
mortar
stone
hasSignificance example of large imperial Roman bath complex in Anatolia
important for study of Roman urban life in Ancyra
well-preserved ground plan
hasTourismType archaeological tourism
cultural tourism
heritageStatus archaeological conservation area
locatedIn Altındağ district
Ankara
Ankara city center
locatedInTime 3rd century
Roman Empire period
linked to: Roman Empire
locatedOn the ancient road between Ancyra and the north
Çankırı Street
linked to: Doganbey Street
managedBy Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism
near Ankara Castle
Temple of Augustus and Rome in Ankara
openToPublic true
partOf ancient city of Ancyra
region Central Anatolia
usedFor public bathing
religious and healing practices
social gatherings
sport and exercise

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Ankyra hasNotableStructure Roman baths of Ankara
Altındağ hasLandmark Roman Bath of Ankara
linked to: Roman baths of Ankara
Ulus district contains Roman Baths of Ankara
linked to: Roman baths of Ankara
Ulus district of Ankara hasLandmark Roman Baths of Ankara
linked to: Roman baths of Ankara