"The archaeological site of Hattusha, former capital of the Hittite Empire, is notable for its urban organization, the types of construction that have been preserved (temples, royal residences, fortifications), the rich ornamentation of the Lions' Gate and the Royal Gate, and the ensemble of rock art at Yazilikaya. The city enjoyed considerable influence in Anatolia and northern Syria in the 2nd millennium B.C."
Source: UNESCO World Heritage
Postcard 1
Lion Gate in the Upper City. Hittite Capital Hattusa. Nice circular bid stamp. Sent of June 14, 2011 and arrived in Penang on June 24, 2011. Thanks to Leslie of Turkey.
Postcard 2
Bogzkoy (Hattusha) excavation site is located 82 km south west of Corum city near Ankara. Thanks to Pinar of Turkey.
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