2025 Hattusas Mahallesi Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in October)

#adventuremoments #travel #turkiye #travel #türkiyetravel #ancient_city #Ancient #thingstodo #myitinerary #museums #ancienttomb Yazilikaya is an ancient Hittite sanctuary hidden in a Rock Temple. The galleries of the reliefs are easy to follow and the entrance to the large ravine is to the left of the temple foundations. The strange and evocative inscriptions are very unusual. The fashions of the gods and goddesses depicted are unlike Greek, Roman or Egyptian. There are a vast array of Hittite deities wearing strange shoes, hats and clothing. In the smaller ravine is a ‘sword god’ with lions heads and sun depictions. A truly remarkable adventure and no crowds! Fantastic opportunity for artists and designers particularly in textiles and fashion! As a lone female I was perfectly safe and the guardian of the site was very helpful. There is a small craft market where you can buy craft items made locally🏛️ The images are captured on the site and present the remarkable reliefs that the visitor can see. The site may have been an important stop point on the Silk Road and this was a purposeful visit. 🕰️Business Hours: 9-5pm 💰Average Price per Person: £5 entrance and I combine the trip with Hattusa. 🏖️Ambiance/Facilities: a fabulous experience of an ancient Hittite Sanctuary without the crowds! 💞Reasons to Recommend: A fantastic opportunity for artists and designers to paint and draw and collecting inspiration. 💞Reasons to Recommend: A positive experience for getting in the step count! 💞Reasons to Recommend: Amazing archeological insight into the ancient Hittite Sanctuary

#adventuremoments #ancient #turkey #travel #hittites #museums #thingstodo #myitinerary #thingstodo #off-road#ancient_city #Off #ancientcity #art #turkishgem #turkish #Ancient #tripmoments Hattusa is a very impressive and significant ancient city of the Hittite Empire. Very remote in beautiful countryside it is an exciting visit. The Lions Gate so so impressive and larger than I expected it to be. Your imagination is set alight by the vastness of the site. The site dates to before 2000BC and many of the artefacts found are in the Anatolian Museum in Ankara. In Bogazkale there is a very impressive museum with many objects from the site. A fantastic inspiring place to visit if you are an artist and designer as you can paint and sketch on site. There are no crowds of tourists here, it’s an amazingly remote spot where you can explore. The images show much of the site, The Great Temple, Lions Gate, Earth Gate, kings Gate and great Fortress. I especially enjoyed the carved gods and warrior kings, very ancient. Really off the beaten track, a special visit for brave travellers 📍Address: Southeast of modern Bogazkale. Access on foot. Take a taxi from Sungurlu to Bogazkale. How to get around: I got a bus from Central Ankara bus station to Sungurlu, then a taxi to site from the bus station. Take plenty of cash and be ready to haggle! Must-see attractions: Hattusa Ancient City, Bogazkale Museum, Yazilikaya. Hotel guide: I stayed in central Ankara: Radisson Blue Shopping guide: gift shops in Yazilikaya for books, postcards and small sculptures of the ancient artwork 🏖️Ambiance/Facilities: no crowds or tourists. 💰Average Price per Person: public transport cost around £10 return from Ankara. Haggle for a taxi to take you to the site £20-30 Site entrance £3.00 🕰️Business Hours: 9-6pm 💞Reasons to Recommend: An amazing experience for travellers interested in Ancient Cities 💞Reasons to Recommend: get your step count for the day! A very long walk around the site and museum 💞Reasons to Recommend: great for painting and drawing! So inspiring!

#mytraveldiary I just walked among the ruins of an ancient superpower. Hattuşaş—the capital of the Hittite Empire—is a UNESCO World Heritage site where massive stone walls, royal gates, and mysterious hieroglyphs tell a story over 3,000 years old. It was a solo journey through time, stone, and silence. What Makes Hattuşaş Special? · Hittite Capital: The heart of an empire that rivaled Egypt and Mesopotamia. · UNESCO Site: Expansive ruins spread across a green, hilly landscape near modern Boğazkale. · Iconic Sights: The Lion Gate, King’s Gate, and the remains of temples, palaces, and underground tunnels. · Yazılıkaya: A stunning open-air rock sanctuary with detailed Hittite reliefs of gods and warriors (located 2km away). Why Hattuşaş for Solo Travelers? · Safe & Serene: Rarely crowded—often you’ll have whole sections of the ruins to yourself. · Easy to Navigate: A well-marked loop road connects the key sites (walking or driving). · Deeply Immersive: Perfect for history lovers, photographers, and anyone who enjoys atmospheric solitude. · Affordable: Entry fee includes both Hattuşaş and Yazılıkaya. --- My Solo Itinerary Morning: Gates & Walls · Drove or took a bus from Ankara (2.5–3 hours) or Çorum (1 hour) to Boğazkale. · Entered through the Lion Gate—marveled at the stone lions guarding the city. · Explored the Great Temple and walked along the reconstructed city walls. Afternoon: Yazılıkaya Sanctuary · Drove or walked 2km to Yazılıkaya—an open-air temple where Hittite gods are carved into the rock. · Picnicked near the ruins with supplies from Boğazkale (local cheese, bread, olives). · Visited the Boğazkale Museum to see artifacts and better understand the Hittites. Evening: Return & Reflect · Headed back to Ankara or stayed overnight in a local pansiyon (guesthouse) in Boğazkale. · Enjoyed a simple dinner of mercimek çorbası (lentil soup) and Turkish tea while journaling. --- Solo Traveler Tips 1. Wear Comfortable Shoes: The site is large and involves walking over uneven ground. 2. Bring Water & Food: Limited options near the ruins—pack snacks and hydration. 3. Hire a Local Guide: For deeper insight into Hittite history and symbolism. 4. Go in Spring or Autumn: Summer heat and winter cold can be extreme. --- Final Thoughts Hattuşaş was humbling. Standing before stone carvings touched by hands millennia ago, I felt the weight and wonder of history. For solo travelers who love ancient worlds and quiet exploration, this is a must. #SoloTravel #Hattusha #Hittites #UNESCO #AncientHistory --- Want to extend your trip to nearby Alacahöyük or explore more of Central Anatolia? Let me know! 🏛️📜