HİTİT UYGARLIĞINDA BÜYÜK TAPINAK MİMARİSİ VE ETKİLERİ

The Hittites from ancient Anatolian Civilizations was one of the most important one that has given a new shape to the architecture and art of Anatolia. This civilization was first introduced to the world by Charles Texier in 1834 with ‘Hattusha’ the Hittite capital. Hattusha, a mountainous city, was a unique capital in Anatolia in terms of the location selected during its period . With the recent and past archaeological studies, stone foundations has revealed the architecture of a magnificent city.The Great Temple is at the head of the most important architectural structures in Hattusha.This study aims to reach the interactions of the Great Temple Complex on Anatolian Architecture and its design criteria.Research has shown that the Great Temple is not only a sanctuary but also is a large complex that houses spaces with different functions such as workplaces or archive room.