Archaeological Site Alacahöyük

Departing from Ankara, if you start your journey early enough in the day, a visit to Alacahöyük is a suitable and interesting suggestion for a fun day in Hattusa schedule.

This archaeological site dates back to the Paleolithic, and by the early Bronze Age it was the center of the Hattian culture of Anatolia, later included in the Hittite Empire. Alacahöyük is famous for its royal tombs, where archaeologists have unearthed a large number of decorative gold objects and ornaments. Most of the artifacts unearthed in the mausoleum are now on display in Ankara's Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, but royal remains and some artifacts have been left in place.

The neighboring residential areas, with their monumental entrances decorated with reliefs and tunnels leading into the depths, both dating from the later Hittite period of Alacahöyük, are also worth visiting and visiting. provide visitors with memorable experiences.

Alacahöyük is 28 km north of Hattuşa and 196 km east of Ankara.