Column of Julianus
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| Column of Julianus | |
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| Julianus Sütunu, Belkıs Minaresi (Turkish) | |
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| Completion date | 360 |
| Type | Victory column Ancient Roman |
| Medium | Stone |
| Dimensions | 15 metres (50 ft) |
| Condition | Renovated, 2001 |
| Location | Ankara, Turkey |
| 39°56′35.72″N 32°51′22.41″E / 39.9432556°N 32.8562250°E | |
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]
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]
