History and archaeology / Archaeological site
King's Gate (Kral Kapısı)
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A monumental gate in the east of Hattusa's walls; known for the copy of the warrior god relief on its inner face.
Its story
The King's Gate is the easternmost of the five monumental gates in the outer wall of Hattusa and is on the tour road, southeast of the Upper City. Its plan follows the same layout as the Lion Gate, but in mirror symmetry: between two parabolic passages there is a gate chamber, with towers projecting from the wall on either side. The gate takes its name from the helmeted warrior figure with a sword carved on the jamb on the city side; the figure, earlier thought to be a king, is today mostly interpreted as a god. The original relief, found in excavation in 1907, was moved the same year to the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations in Ankara; what is seen at the gate today is a copy. Opposite it are the foundations of the Upper City temples.
Key facts
- Location
- Outer wall of Hattusa, east
- Highlight
- Warrior god relief (copy)
- Original relief
- Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Ankara
Trip purpose
- Photography
- Hiking
Location
40.00923, 34.62274
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%C3%B6nigstor_%28%E1%B8%AAattu%C5%A1a%29 | https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hattu%C5%9Fa | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q111609319