boghazkoy: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
C2Academic, Historical
Quick answer
What does “boghazkoy” mean?
The historical site of the capital of the Hittite Empire in ancient Anatolia (modern-day Turkey).
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
The historical site of the capital of the Hittite Empire in ancient Anatolia (modern-day Turkey).
Often used as a metonym for the discovery of the Hittite civilization and its cuneiform archives, or in archaeological discourse concerning Bronze Age Anatolia.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
Usage is identical in both varieties, confined to academic and historical contexts.
Connotations
Scholarly, archaeological, historical significance.
Frequency
Extremely low frequency outside specialised fields.
Grammar
How to Use “boghazkoy” in a Sentence
[excavate/discover/study] at BoghazkoyBoghazkoy [reveals/yields/houses] [tablets/ruins]Vocabulary
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Examples
Examples of “boghazkoy” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- The Boghazkoy archive is extensive.
- Boghazkoy studies are a specialised field.
American English
- The Boghazkoy tablets are key sources.
- Boghazkoy archaeology attracts international teams.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Academic
The Boghazkoy texts have revolutionised our understanding of Hittite treaty diplomacy.
Technical
Stratigraphic analysis at Boghazkoy indicates multiple phases of destruction and rebuilding.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “boghazkoy”
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “boghazkoy”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “boghazkoy”
- Misspelling as 'Bogazkoy' or 'Boghazköy' without proper diacritics in non-academic writing.
- Using it as a common noun.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Boghazkoy is the modern name for the archaeological site of Hattusa, the capital of the Hittite Empire.
It was the political and religious centre of the Hittite Empire and the location where thousands of cuneiform tablets detailing their history, laws, and diplomacy were found.
Yes, the site is open to visitors in modern-day Turkey, near the town of Boğazkale.
The name is Turkish, meaning 'village at the gorge' or 'narrow pass village', describing its geographical location.
The historical site of the capital of the Hittite Empire in ancient Anatolia (modern-day Turkey).
Boghazkoy is usually academic, historical in register.
Boghazkoy: in British English it is pronounced /ˈbɒɡhɑːzkɔɪ/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈboʊɡhɑːzkɔɪ/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Imagine a BOY named GAZ who found a BOG (marsh) that turned out to be the ancient capital: BOG-HAZ-KOY.
Conceptual Metaphor
Boghazkoy is a window into a lost empire.
Practice
Quiz
What is Boghazkoy best known as?