Perched atop the southern heights of Hattusa, the Upper City is a sanctuary of affluence and influence. The residences of the nobility and council ministers rise behind protective walls, each estate patrolled by vigilant household guards. These homes, crafted from finely hewn stone, are marked by grand entrances and private courtyards, where cool, shaded spaces offer a reprieve from the sun. The interiors boast carved wooden details and sumptuous tapestries, reflecting the prosperity within. Narrow pathways weave between estates, interspersed with occasional shops and wells where servants quietly go about their tasks. It has a quiet, dignified opulence: noise is not common in these streets, and outsiders are looked upon with suspicion.
