This is Ancient on Instagram: "Hattusa: The Rise and Fall of the Hittite Empire’s Capital Hattusa, situated near modern-day Boğazkale in Turkey, was the capital of the Hittite Empire from the 17th to the early 12th century BCE. The city was renowned for its advanced urban planning, monumental architecture, and strategic significance in ancient Anatolia. Rise of Hattusa Originally a settlement of the Hatti people, Hattusa was conquered and established as the Hittite capital by King Hattusili I ar