Bogazkale (Hattuþaþ) was the capital of the Hittite Empire 2300 years ago, and is a striking sight today. Located 200 km (124 miles) east of Ankara on the way to Çorum and the Black Sea coast, Bogazkale is impressive not so much for its buildings - there are none left, only their foundations - but for its setting, its layout, and its great antiquity.
The Hittites are mentioned in the Bible as the conquerors of Babylon and challengers of the Egyptian pharaohs. Hattuþaþ was their power center, the site of their temples to the Storm God and other deities.
(Location: Bogazkale)

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