🏛️ Ankyra-Pessinous
Roman garrison settlement in central Anatolia
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- Location: Central Anatolia, near modern Ankara, Türkiye
- Period: Roman imperial era, 1st–4th centuries CE
- Status: Archaeological site with scattered remains; limited public access
- Significance: Junction point of Roman military and administrative networks in Asia Minor
Ankyra-Pessinous represents a layered settlement occupying strategic territory in Roman-controlled Anatolia. The site reflects the consolidation of Roman power in the region following the annexation of Galatia as a province in 25 BCE. Archaeological evidence indicates mixed settlement patterns, with both military and civilian occupation spanning several centuries ...