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Karalar is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Kahramankazan, Ankara Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 170 (2022).[2]

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.[3] The ancient Galatian fortress Bloukion was situated near Karalar.[4][5]

References

  1. ^ Mahalle, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
  2. ^ "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
  3. ^ Konuk, Argun (2020-06-03). "Kazan Karalar Roman Temple and Mariegordus Ancient City". FellowPrimo. Retrieved 2020-12-27.
  4. ^ Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.
  5. ^ Public Domain Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Blucium". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.


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