The Ancient Roman Theater, which is located in the Ulus district of Altındağ district of Ankara, is an ancient production of unknown construction date.

The Ancient Roman Theatre, located in the Ulus district of Ankara's Altındağ district, is an ancient production whose construction date is unknown. However, after research, it is estimated that it was built in the 2nd century AD.

History of Roman Theater

In 1982, excavations started in line with the findings revealed during the construction excavation. The first excavations were carried out between 1982 and 1986 under the leadership of the Anatolian Civilizations Museum. Later, parados buildings, audience seating areas and a stage room were located within the Ankara Roman Theater, which was registered as a protected area on February 25, 1992. In addition, many sculptures and objects are also expressed as findings unearthed during the excavation.

Many items belonging to this period were unearthed between 1982 and 1986 during excavations focused on the Ankara Roman Theatre. It is also stated that all of these items are plastic findings used by theater performers.

In 2009 and 2021, findings were obtained regarding the purposes for which the Ankara Roman Theater was used in the phase after the Roman period. It has been determined that this region was a ceramic and glass production center during the Seljuk and Ottoman periods. Faulty ceramic items, pipes and unreadable coins in the area were seen as factors supporting this situation. All of these works are currently exhibited to visitors on the lower floor of the Anatolian Civilizations Museum.

After the latest excavations, Ankara Roman Theater was given under the control of Ankara Metropolitan Municipality. It was decided to subject this theater to restoration work in the next period. Although three-dimensional modeling was done, the restoration work caused great controversy. Although Ankara marble was used in the original of the work, the choice of white marble in the restoration work caused the reaction of many people. It was mentioned that the restoration was not carried out according to the required standards and a new theater was created.

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The latest restoration work on the ancient theater was initiated by Ankara Metropolitan Municipality. It is among the evaluations that after these works, which have been continuing since August 5, 2020, a faithful Ankara Roman Theater appearance will be obtained and will be opened to visitors.

Where is the Roman Theatre, Entrance Fee?

The Roman Theater is located in the Altındağ district of Ankara. You can visit the museum every day of the week between 08:30 and 19:00. The entrance fee to the museum is 90 TL for 1 adult. Museum Card holders can visit for free.

While You're At It

While you are here to visit the Roman Theatre, you can visit many historical places and museums around Ankara. More to visit in Ankara by visiting Ankara Museums page on our website. You can add the historical place and museum to your route.

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2009 and 2021, the Ankara Roman Theater was found to be used for the purposes after the Roman period. During the Seljuk and Ottoman periods, it was found that this region was ceramic and glass production center. The faulty ceramic items, mes and coins in the area are seen as the factors supporting this situation. All of these works are currently exhibited to visitors on the lower floor of the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations. During the next time period, it was decided to be subjected to restoration works of this theater. Although three -dimensional modeling were made, the restoration works led to great controversy. Although Ankara marble is used in the original work, the preference of white marble in restoration works caused most people's reaction. It was mentioned that the restoration was not carried out according to the necessary fitness and that a new theater was created. After these studies on 5 August 2020, a suitable Ankara Roman Theater appearance will be obtained and opened to visitors. Roman Theater Ankarais located in the district of Altındağ. You can visit the museum every day of the week between 08:30 and 19:00. The entrance fee to the museum is 1 for adult 90 TL. Museum card holders can visit free of charge. & Nbsp; You can add the historical place and the museum to your route.