Things to Do in Boğazkale

Hattusa

Historic & Cultural

Hattusa, also Hattuşa, Ḫattuša, Hattusas, or Hattusha, was the capital of the Hittite Empire in the late Bronze Age during two distinct periods. Its ruins lie near modern Boğazkale, Turkey, within the great loop of the Kızılırmak River.

Yazılıkaya

Historic & Cultural

Yazılıkaya, Eskişehir, also called Midas City, is a village with Phrygian ruins. Yazılıkaya was a sanctuary of Hattusa, the capital city of the Hittite Empire, today in the Çorum Province, Turkey. Rock reliefs are a prominent aspect of Hittite art, and these are generally regarded as the most important group.

Hattusa Green Stone

Historic & Cultural

The Hattusa Green Stone is a roughly cubic block of what is believed to be nephrite standing in the remains of the Great Temple at Hattusa, capital of the Hittites in the late Bronze Age. Now on the hill above Boğazkale, in the Turkish Province of Çorum. Hattusa is a World Heritage Site.

Lion Gate, Hattusa

Historic & Cultural

The Lion Gate (Aslanlı Kapı) is an monumental gateway located on the southwestern wall of Hattusha, the capital of the Hittite Empire. It is named after the two lion sculptures carved into the outer doorjamb blocks. This gate symbolizes the Hittites' mastery of stone craftsmanship and their power. The Lion Gate is an important structure within the ancient city of Hattusha, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and reflects the city's grandeur along with other monumental gates like the Sphinx Gate and the King's Gate.

King's Gate, Hattusa

Historic & Cultural

Kral Kapısı (King's Gate) is a monumental gate located on the southern walls of Hattusha, the capital of the Hittite Empire, in the Boğazkale district of Yozgat. The gate is notable for a high relief carving on its inner side, depicting a warrior god with an axe in hand, a sword at his belt, and a helmet. The original 2.35-meter-high relief is displayed at the Ankara Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, with a replica at the gate. Kral Kapısı is one of Hattusha's significant entrances, alongside the Lion Gate and Sphinx Gate. Within walking distance are the Sphinx Gate (609 m), Yerkapı (546 m), and Nişantaş (647 m).

Sphinx Gate, Hattusa

Historic & Cultural

The Sphinx Gate (Sfenksli Kapı) is a monumental historic site located in Hattusha, the capital of the Hittite Empire, in the Boğazkale district of Yozgat. Dating to the 14th or 13th century BC, this gate is a significant example of Hittite stonework, featuring sphinx figures with human heads, lion bodies, and eagle wings. It is part of the Yerkapı complex, situated at the highest point of Hattusha, and served as one of the grand entrances to the city. It is within walking distance of Hattuşaş (581 m), Kral Kapısı (609 m), and Aslanlı Kapı (717 m).

Nişantaş

Historic & Cultural

Nişantaş is a historic site located in the Boğazkale district of Yozgat. It features a lengthy Hieroglyphic Luwian inscription carved in relief on a rocky outcrop at Nişantepe, dating to around the end of the 13th century BCE. The inscription is thought to be about the military victories of Suppiluliuma II, the last king of the Hittite Empire. Nişantaş is within walking distance of Hattuşaş (676 m), Green Stone (687 m), and Kral Kapısı (647 m).

Yerkapı

Historic & Cultural

Yerkapı is a historic site located in Hattuşaş, the capital of the Hittite Empire. Dating back to the 13th century BCE, this massive artificial rampart features a 71-meter-long tunnel underneath. The tunnel was constructed using the corbel vault technique and remains traversable today. Yerkapı is within walking distance of Sphinx Gate (105 m), King's Gate (546 m), and Hattuşaş (680 m).

Boğazköy-Alacahöyük Tarihî Millî Parkı

Nature & Adventure

Boğazköy-Alacahöyük Tarihî Millî Parkı is a park or nature spot located in the Boğazkale district of Yozgat.

Temple I

Historic & Cultural

Temple I is a historic site located in the Boğazkale district of Yozgat. Green stone is 92 meters away and Nişantaş is 774 meters away within walking distance.