Anatolia, also called
Asia Minor, is a region of
Asia which corresponds today to the Asian portion of
Turkey. Because of its strategic location at the intersection of Asia and
Europe, Anatolia has been a cradle for several civilizations since prehistoric ages, with early settlements such as
Catalhoyuk. Major civilizations that have been located on Anatolia include the
Hittites, Phrygians, Cimmerians, Lydians,
Greek,
Roman Empire,
Byzantine Empire,
Seljuk Turks and
Ottoman Empire.
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