Discover Hattusas, the Hittite capital in Age of Empires IV, known for its massive walls and rugged terrain. Learn about its history and the Hatti kingdom.
Hattusas was the greatest Hittite capital, located outside the modern Turkish town of Bogazkoy in north central Turkey, inland from the Black Sea. This city was previously the capital of the Hatti, a local kingdom that was conquered by the Hittites around 1900 B.C. The name Hittite derives from the name of the Hatti. The capital was moved to Hattusas around 1500 B.C.
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- Hattusas's location in rugged terrain provided natural defenses.
- The massive walls of Hattusas were a significant defensive feature.
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