Ancient Temples in Turkey
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Greek and Roman sanctuaries, and the oldest of them all
Here is the list of 5 Ancient Temples in Turkey
1. Temple of Apollo, Side
The Apollon Temple of Side is a remarkable treasure of Turkey. Also known as the Symbol of Side, the temple was built in dedication to Apollo- the Greek God of sun, light, dance, music, archery, truth and healing. Sunsets are a view at the temple, and it is also situated near the beach, which adds to the dreamy scenery.
2. Temple of Augustus, Ankara
One of the most important Roman period ruins in Ankara, the Monumentum Ancyranum or the Temple of Augustus and Rome, is home to the “Deeds of the Divine Augustus” (Res Gestae Divi Augusti), the autobiography of the first Roman Emperor. Unfortunately, the temple can be viewed from the outside as it is in danger of collapse due to several climatic factors, including air pollution and earthquakes, and is not accessible to visitors for sightseeing.
3. The Temple of Artemis, Kusadasi
The famous temple of Artemis, also known as the Artemisium, is one of the seven wonders and the largest temple of the ancient world. It is a few minutes from Kusadasi and is located on a hilltop within the Hellenistic city of Ephesus, modern-day Turkey. All that remains of the majestic temple is a column and a few scattered blocks. Several statues of the goddess and amazon warriors were in the temple, some of which are displayed in the Ephesus Archaeological museum.
4. Temple of Hadrian, Ephesus
This temple dedicated to the Emperor Hadrian is considered one of the best preserved and most beautiful structures on Curetes Street. It was constructed in the beginning of the 2nd century AD by P. Quintilius to celebrate Hadrian visiting the city from Athens. Emperor Hadrian was considered one of the Five of Good Emperors. This term is used for the Roman emperors Nerva, Trajan, Hadrian, Antoninus Pius and Marcus Aurelius.
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5. Gobekli Tepe Temple
Translating to “Potbelly Hill”, Gobekli Tepe is a place worth visiting for you if you are fond of architecture and history. Situated around 12 kilometers from Urfa city, this archaeological site is located in the Southeast Anatolia region of the country.
These are archaeological sites rather than working temples. Museums in Turkey covers where the finds are displayed, and cities in Turkey the bases for reaching them.
This post was published by Anchal Jain
