The present capital of Turkey, Ankara was founded by the Phrygians in the 8th century B.C.
Of interest is the mausoleum of Ataturk (Anitkabir). Ataturk is the founding father of the modern Turkish Republic. (See pictures above and right)

One should also visit the temple of Augustus. The temple was originally dedicated to a Phrygian god, Men.It became a church at the beginning of the 6th century and remained so until the city was conquered by the Turks. The Crusaders held the city for about 100 years
from 1101 to 1227. By 1354 it became part of the Ottoman Empire.

The seventh century citadel above the city is one of the best surviving Byzantine forts,
although built around 630 A.D. many older columns, capitals and inscriptions were used in
it. On the south wall (the least protected side) several crosses are visible. Perhaps the
builders hoped that they would help the defense of the fortress. There are a few other remnants from antiquity such as the Roman baths, and columns of Justinian (562 A.D.) On the road leading to the citadel is the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations where many
of the treasures from Catalhoyuk (the first real human settlement in the world), Kultepe,
Gordion, Toprakkale, Carchemish and other sites are displayed. There are excellent
examples of metal work, pottery, ancient wall paintings, and figurines of the "Mother
Goddess." The museum is housed in a restored caravansary.