Karalar, Kahramankazan
Karalar | |
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Roman temple and fortress, including rocky outcrop, at Mariegordus | |
Karalar Location in Turkey Karalar Karalar (Turkey Central Anatolia) | |
| Coordinates: 40°11′49″N 32°36′11″E / 40.19694°N 32.60306°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Ankara |
| District | Kahramankazan |
| Population (2022) | 170 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
Karalar is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Kahramankazan, Ankara Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 170 (2022).[2]
North of the town is the site of the ancient Roman settlement of Mariegordus, where the ruins of a temple and burial mounds can be seen.[3] The ancient Galatian fortress Bloukion was situated near Karalar.[4][5]
References
- ^ Mahalle Archived 2015-07-06 at the Wayback Machine, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
- ^ "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
- ^ Konuk, Argun (2020-06-03). "Kazan Karalar Roman Temple and Mariegordus Ancient City". FellowPrimo. Archived from the original on September 26, 2020. Retrieved 2020-12-27.
- ^ Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.
- ^ Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Blucium". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.