or Boğazkale
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 (с 16th–12th 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.