Column of Julianus

Column of Julianus or the popularly known Belkıs Minaresi;^[1][2][3][4] It is a Victory column (or rather Monumental column) located in the Ulus district of Ankara, Turkey.^[5][6]

Column of Julianus
tr: Julianus Sütunu, Belkıs Minaresi
Completion date	360
Type	Victory column Ancient Roman
Medium	Stone
Dimensions	15 metres (50 ft)
Condition	Renovated, 2001
Location	Ankara, Turkey
Coordinates	39°56′35.72″N 32°51′22.41″E

History

Julianus, the last pagan Roman emperor,^[7] declared war on the Persians in 362 and created a route that would pass through Ankara. Upon the news that the emperor would take a break on the way to the expedition and stay in the city, preparations began in the whole city and the Julianus Column was erected to honor him.^[8][9][10] The Column of Julianus, which did not undergo any repairs or renovations for many years, was restored by the governorship in 2001.^[11][12]

Architectural features

The column, which has a height of about 15 metres (50 ft), was built using masonry.^[13][14]

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