Lion Gate
This gate, whose reputation affects us even after centuries, was built to show the majesty of the city while entering a huge city. As you go through it really BC. One wonders if it was made in 3000 years. The gate, which presents the most beautiful examples of Hittite reliefs in terms of ruins today, was built during the most glorious periods of the Hittite Empire. There are lion reliefs carved into two rectangular stone blocks on both sides of which are connected by a stone arch. The upper part of the arch has not survived, and the two reliefs on the right are better preserved. While the front part of the reliefs exhibits meticulous craftsmanship, the sides are not embroidered. The lion figure used in many works is thought to have a special meaning for the Hittites. Here, too, the lions depicted with their mouths open display a threatening appearance. It is known that the building had two separate double doors, one at the front and the other at the back. It is estimated that both of these doors were heavy and wooden, but the front one was covered with a bronze plate.
