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Hattusha: The Hittite capital which defies time

Located within the boundaries of Boğazkale District, southwest of Çorum, Hattusha had served as the capital of the Hittite Empire for 450 years, between 1650-1200 BC, extending over a 180-hectare rough and rocky terrain.

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Such gates as Aslanlı Kapı (which has lion statues on it- so to say, the Lion's Gate), the Sphinx Gate and the Royal Gate are decorated with reliefs indicating a high talent and taste of delicate stonemasonry.