The Hieroglyph Chamber at the Hittite Capital City of Hattusa, Hattusas National Park, Bogazkale, Anatolia, Turkey

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originally thought to be a tomb it is now known to be a symbolic entrance to the underworld Made of limestone the walls are adorned with reliefs, inscriptions and Luvian hieroglyphs (luwian)

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