Boğazkale

Boğazkale is a town of Çorum Province in the Black [Sea Region, Turkey|Black Sea] region of Turkey, located from the city of Çorum. It is the seat of Boğazkale District. Its population is 1,203. Formerly known as Boğazköy, Boghaz Keui or Boghazköy, this small town sits in a rural area on the road from Çorum to Yozgat. The town consists of 4 quarters: Yekbas, Çarşı, Hattusas and Hisar.
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.