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What empire was Turkey called in ancient times?
Turkey was called Anatolia in ancient times. This area was the center of Hittite kingdom around 2000 BC, and it was the civilization ruled by Hittites. Around 1200 BC, Anatolia fell into chaos, and the ancient Greeks took advantage of this opportunity to gradually occupy this area. In the 6th century BC, the Persian Empire conquered Anatolia and established many cities and provinces here. Until the 4th century BC, Alexander the Great conquered Anatolia, and the region was influenced by Hellenistic period until the Roman Empire.

The most famous empire in Turkish history is the Ottoman Empire, which started from 1299 and lasted until 1922. It was founded by Ottoman Turks. It was originally a small tribe, but with the passage of time, it gradually expanded its territory and power. The Ottoman Empire is a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural empire. Its territory covers a large area of Southeast Europe, West Asia and North Africa, and it is also an Islamic country. At its peak, the Ottoman Empire even included Hungary, Austria and Iraq today.

Today, Turkey is a modern country with rich history and culture, attracting a large number of tourists. The stone pillar forest in Anatolia, the wonders of Capadocia and the blue mosque in Istanbul are all famous tourist attractions. Turkey is also an economic power with modern cities and infrastructure, and it is also an important geopolitical role, playing an important role in geopolitics in the Middle East and Europe.