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Hattusha: the Hittite Capital

French: Hattousa : la capitale hittite
The Hattusha: the Hittite Capital is a World Heritage site in Turkey defined by the UNESCO in 1986 and definitely a recommended cultural sightseeing location.
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"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."
Copyright © 1992 2014 UNESCO/World Heritage Centre. All rights reserved."

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