The Roman Baths and Open Air Museum The Roman Bath ruins in Ankara cover a vast area of approximately 65,000 square meters. After undergoing major restoration work in 1997, the site has been revitalized into a distinctive and captivating destination for tourists. Throughout the ruins, around 1,000 stones have been discovered and categorized into three primary groups: tomb steles, tablets, and architectural fragments. The southern section of the Palaestra displays tomb steles from the Roman and Byzantine periods, while the northern section contains inscribed blocks, pedestals, and water conduits. The eastern wing exhibits architectural elements such as altars, and in the central area, visitors can observe sarcophagi and lion sculptures. A notable feature of the Roman Baths and Open Air Museum is the Columned Road, which stretches partially eastward from the bath and palaestra toward the former sacred site of Augustus' temple in ancient Ancyra. This remarkable road was uncovered during the early Republican era construction of Çankırı Avenue. Believed to date back to the 3rd century AD, the road is lined with marble columns topped with Corinthian capitals, showcasing the impressive architectural craftsmanship of that period. Based on coins found on-site, the Bath Complex dates to the reign of Caracalla (212–217 AD). The construction was commissioned by Tiberius Julius Justus Julianus, a notable city official, as revealed by an inscription. Additional coins indicate that the bath remained in use for about 500 years and was periodically restored. Its well-preserved condition suggests it was built according to imperial standards, rather than as a typical provincial city bath. If you have any questions or would like further information, please feel free to contact us at [email protected] or simply message us via Whatsapp, and we will reply promptly.