Hittites - Wikipedia
WEBThe Hittites (/ ˈhɪtaɪts /) were an Anatolian Indo-European people who formed one of the first major civilizations of Bronze Age West Asia. Possibly originating from beyond the Black Sea, [2] they settled in modern day Turkey in the early 2nd millennium BC.
Five Key Historical Sites of the Hittites
WEBApr 11, 2019 · On my last trip to Turkey, I ventured off the beaten track to discover the land of the Hittites and explored their cities, citadels and religious centres. I have compiled a list of the five most important Hittite settlements. Hattusa. Hattusa was the …
Hattusa - Wikipedia
WEBHattusa, also Hattuşa, Ḫattuša, Hattusas, or Hattusha, was the capital of the Hittite Empire in the late Bronze Age during two distinct periods. Its ruins lie near modern Boğazkale, Turkey, (originally Boğazköy) within the great loop of the Kızılırmak River (Hittite: Marashantiya; Greek: Halys).
Hittite sites - Wikipedia
WEBHittite sites. The Hittite Empire at its greatest extent under Suppiluliuma I (c.1350–1322 BC) and Mursili II (c.1321–1295 BC) showing cities and towns. The geography of the Hittite Empire is inferred from Hittite texts on the one hand, and from archaeological excavation on the other. Matching philology to archaeology is a difficult and ...
The Hittites - World History Encyclopedia
WEBMay 1, 2018 · The history of the Hittites resumes with the so-called New Kingdom (1400-1200 BCE), also known as the Hittite Empire. Although there were Hittite kings before him (such as Tudhaliya I and Tudhaliya II), this history really begins with King Suppiluliuma I who took the throne c. 1344 BCE.
Hittite | Definition, History, Achievements, & Facts | Britannica
WEBAug 14, 2024 · Hittite society was essentially feudal and agrarian, the common people being either freemen, “artisans,” or slaves. Anatolia was rich in metals, especially silver and iron. In the empire period the Hittites developed …
Hattusha - History and Facts | History Hit
WEBJul 21, 2021 · Hattusha (also known as Hattusa or Hattuşa) is one of Turkey’s great ruins of capitals of the Hittite Empire and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Hattusha: A Window into the Forgotten Empire of the Hittites
WEBMay 26, 2024 · Nestled in the rugged highlands of central Anatolia, the ancient ruins of Hattusha have long captivated the minds of historians and archaeologists. As the capital of the once-mighty Hittite Empire, Hattusha offers a tantalizing glimpse into a civilization that rivaled the great powers of the ancient Near East.
Hattusha Boğazköy: Explore the Capital of the Hittite Empire
WEBFounded around 1650 BC, Hattusha was the capital of the Hittite Empire and became the focus of the arts and architecture of that time as the capital of one of the four great powers of the...
Visiting Hattusa: The Long Lost Capital of the Hittite Empire
WEBOct 22, 2021 · Visiting Hattusa today, you’ll find impressive ruins spread throughout a vast area and set amidst a beautiful natural setting. Hattusa is located near the modern town of Boğazkale in central Turkey’s Çorum Province. The town is also home to the Hittite rock temple of Yazılıkaya which can easily be visited on the same day.
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