or Bo 011F; azkale
Village, north-central Turkey.
Located about 90 mi (145 km) east of Ankara , it is on the ruins of the ancient Hittite capital of Hattushash. The site contains archaeological remains, including temples, city gates, and walls, associated with the powerful Hattic dynasty ( 0441; 16th12th century BC) and was later described by Herodotus . Excavations conducted during the 20th century uncovered hundreds of cuneiform tablets attesting to the ancient city's importance.