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Travel Bogazkale, Corum, Turkey

Although the province of Corum is in the Black Sea Region, Bogazkale, one of its town, is in the Central Anatolian Region. It is theHuman Remains center of the ancient Hittite region and is protected now as a national park. The ruins of Hattusas are memorable for their location and antiquity. The Great Temple of the storm god Tesup, and the fortress are remarkable. The city was the religious center of the Hittites and since there were many temples here, it was known as the city of Temples. Hattusas is surrounded by double walls and there are three gates, the Royal Gate, the Lions Gate and an underground tunnel, Yerkapi. In the acropolis you will see examples of the Hittite artisan, the Imperial Palace and government buildings.