🏛️ Ankyra-Tavium
Ruined Roman settlement in central Anatolia
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- Located near Ankara in Galatia, central Türkiye
- Blended settlement of two distinct cities: Ankyra and Tavium
- Occupied from Hellenistic period through Byzantine era
- Minimal visible remains; ongoing archaeological research
Ankyra-Tavium represents the superposition of two ancient settlements in central Anatolia, reflecting centuries of habitation and political reorganization. The site lay in Galatia, a region settled by Celtic peoples before Roman conquest. Archaeological evidence indicates occupation spanning from the Hellenistic period through the Byzantine era, though the site's archaeological profile remains modest compared to other Anatolian centers ...