History and archaeology / Archaeological site
Lion Gate (Aslanlı Kapı)
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A monumental city gate in the southwest of Hattusa's walls, flanked by two towers, its outer face guarded by two lion statues.
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Its story
The Lion Gate is one of the five monumental gates in the outer wall, about 6.6 kilometers long, surrounding Hattusa, and is on the tour road within the archaeological site, southwest of the Upper City. It takes its name from the two lion statues decorating the face of the gate looking out of the city. The gate was never buried; it is also seen in Charles Texier's drawings of 1834. Its parabolic passage is flanked by two towers. From 2009, the outer facade was repaired in work by the German Archaeological Institute; the head of the left lion, lost over time, was remade in a distinguishable way using the right lion as a model. From the gate you can continue along the walls toward Yerkapı and the King's Gate.
Key facts
- Period
- Hittite Imperial Age
- Location
- Hattusa Upper City, southwest wall
- Restoration
- From 2009 (outer facade)
Trip purpose
- Photography
- Hiking
Location
40.01005, 34.61013
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/L%C3%B6wentor_%28%E1%B8%AAattu%C5%A1a%29 | https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hattu%C5%9Fa | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q96760008