Ankara

Ankara

Ankara is the capital city of Türkiye. It is a modern city with a mix of traditional Turkish culture and modern influences. Ankara is famous for its historical landmarks such as the stunning Anıtkabir mausoleum, which honors the founding father of Türkiye, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. The city also boasts beautiful parks, vibrant markets, and delicious Turkish cuisine. With its rich history and bustling city life, Ankara is a must-visit destination for anyone exploring Türkiye.

History 

Ankara has a long and rich history dating back to ancient times. Originally known as Ancyra, it was founded by the Galatians in the 3rd century BC. The city later became an important Roman settlement and served as a strategic location on trade routes connecting the East and West.

Over the centuries, Ankara changed hands multiple times, falling under Byzantine and Seljuk rule before eventually becoming part of the Ottoman Empire in the 15th century. In 1923, Ankara was declared the capital of the newly established Republic of Türkiye by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, Türkiye's first president.

Today, Ankara stands as a symbol of Türkiye's rich history and cultural heritage, blending ancient ruins with modern architecture and vibrant city life. It remains a significant political, economic, and cultural center in the country.

Quiz

1. What was the original name of Ankara?

2. In which century was Ankara founded by the Galatians?

3. Which famous Turkish leader declared Ankara as the capital of Türkiye in 1923?

4. Name one empire that ruled over Ankara before it became part of the Ottoman Empire.

5. How would you describe Ankara's significance in modern Türkiye?

The Historical Turkish Grand National Assembly Building

Vocabulary 

Fill in the blanks with the words below:

bustling mixture landmarks destination vibrant honors

Ankara is the capital city of Türkiye. It is a modern city with a ________  of traditional Turkish culture and modern influences. Ankara is famous for its historical ________ such as the stunning Anıtkabir mausoleum, which ________  the founding father of Türkiye, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. The city also boasts beautiful parks, ________ markets, and delicious Turkish cuisine. With its rich history and _______ city life, Ankara is a must-visit ________ for anyone exploring Türkiye.

Completion

Put the sentence parts below in the correct spaces to complete the passage

1. Ankara changed hands multiple times
2. blending ancient ruins with modern architecture and vibrant city life
3. connecting the East and West 
4. dating back to ancient times
5. by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, Türkiye's first president

Ankara has a long and rich history ________________ . Originally known as Ancyra, it was founded by the Galatians in the 3rd century BC. The city later became an important Roman settlement and served as a strategic location on trade routes __________________.

Over the centuries, _________________, falling under Byzantine and Seljuk rule before eventually becoming part of the Ottoman Empire in the 15th century. In 1923, Ankara was declared the capital of the newly established Republic of Türkiye _________________.

Today, Ankara stands as a symbol of Türkiye's rich history and cultural heritage, _______________. It remains a significant political, economic, and cultural center in the country.