Temple of Augustus

The Ankara Augustus-Roman Temple, constructed during the Roman Period in honor of Emperor Augustus, features a pseudo-dipteral plan in Corinthian order. The temple, notable for its columns on its narrow and long sides, as well as in front of the pronaos and opisthodomos, underwent significant modifications over time. It was converted into a church during the Eastern Roman period, likely in the 5th century. The temple houses the famous bilingual inscriptions of "The Works of the Deified Augustus," a significant historical document from the Roman era. Although parts of the temple have been damaged, the preserved pronaos, great gate, and cella highlight its enduring importance in world history and archaeology.