Boğazkale
| Boğazkale | |
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 Boğazkale
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| Coordinates: 40°01′16″N 34°36′35″E / 40.02111°N 34.60972°ECoordinates: 40°01′16″N 34°36′35″E / 40.02111°N 34.60972°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Çorum |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Ali Rıza Soysat (AKP) |
| • Kaymakam | Murtaza Dayanç |
| Area | |
| • District | 311 km2 (120 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[1][2] | |
| • Urban | 1,491 |
| • District | 4,818 |
| • District Density | 15/km2 (40/sq mi) |
| Post code | 19310 |
Boğazkale is a district of Çorum Province in the Black Sea region of Turkey. It is located at 87 km from the city of Çorum. Population of the town is about 1,500[3]. The mayor is Ali Rıza Soysat (AKP).
Formerly known as Boğazköy or Boghazköy, this small town (basically one street of shops) sits in a rural area on the road from Çorum to Yozgat. Boğazkale is best known as the site of Hattusa and Yazılıkaya and the area attracts visitors in the summer and there are restaurants near the historical sites, and stalls selling local handicrafts.
Boğazkale is the site of the ancient Hittite city of Hattusa. Because of its rich historic and architectural heritage, Boğazkale is a member of the Norwich-based European Association of Historic Towns and Regions (EAHTR).[4]
[edit] References
- ^ Türkisches Institut für Statistik, abgerufen 18. August 2011
- ^ Türkisches Institut für Statistik, abgerufen 18. August 2011
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- ^ HistoricTowns.org - Turkey
[edit] External links
- http://www.bogazkalesgb.saglik.gov.tr
- http://www.bogazkalemuftulugu.gov.tr
- http://www.bogazkale.gov.tr
- Hattusa - Boğazköy
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