Karalar, Kahramankazan
Karalar is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Kahramankazan, Ankara Province, Turkey. Its population is 170 (2022).
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. The ancient Galatian fortress Bloukion was situated near Karalar.
References
- ^ Mahalle, 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. Retrieved 2020-12-27.
- ^ Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.
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Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Blucium". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.
