Julian's Column - Ankara, Turkey
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member puczmeloun
N 39° 56.589 E 032° 51.380
36S E 487726 N 4421457
Julian's Column in Ankara
Waymark Code: WMFX5K
Location: Türkiye
Date Posted: 12/11/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
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Julian's Column (or Column of Julian/us)
This is located beside the pool between the financial directorate and the governor's building in the Ulus district. It is about 15m high, with a number of rings along its length, and has no inscriptions. The capital of the column is adorned with acanthus leaves. It is said to have been set up in 362 AD in honour of Emperor Julian the Apostate when he passed through Ankara (Ancyra) during 361-363 AD. It is known locally as the Belkis Minaret.

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Type of Column: Other

Location: Ankara, Ulus

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