Type: | municipality |
Boğazkale | |
Coordinates: | 40.0211°N 34.6097°W |
Province: | Çorum |
District: | Boğazkale |
Leader Party: | AKP |
Leader Name: | Adem Özel |
Population Total: | 1203 |
Population As Of: | 2022 |
Postal Code: | 19310 |
Area Code: | 0364 |
Blank1 Name: | Climate |
Blank1 Info: | Dsb[1] |
Boğazkale ("Gorge Fortress") is a town of Çorum Province in the Black Sea region of Turkey, located 87km (54miles) from the city of Çorum. It is the seat of Boğazkale District.[2] Its population is 1,203 (2022).[3] Formerly known as Boğazköy ("Gorge Village"), Boghaz Keui or Boghazköy, this small town (basically one street of shops) sits in a rural area on the road from Çorum to Yozgat. The town consists of 4 quarters: Yekbas, Çarşı, Hattusas and Hisar.[4]
Boğazkale is the site of the ancient Hittite city Hattusa and its sanctuary Yazılıkaya. Because of its rich historic and architectural heritage, the town is a member of the Norwich-based European Association of Historic Towns and Regions (EAHTR).[5]