Hattusas

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[haht-too-sahs] / ˌhɑt tʊˈsɑs /

noun

the capital of the ancient Hittite empire in Asia Minor: site of modern Boghazköy, Turkey.

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Hattusas

By 1650 BCE, the Hittites dominated central Anatolia from their capital at Hattusas.

From Textbooks ● Apr. 19, 2023

The entire empire included only a few large cities, like Hattusas, and most people lived in small rural villages or towns.

From Textbooks ● Apr. 19, 2023

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