Hittites - Wikipedia The Hittites ( ˈhɪtaɪts ) were an Anatolian Indo-European people who formed one of the first major civilizations of the Bronze Age in West Asia Possibly originating from beyond the Black Sea, [2] they settled in north-central Anatolia in the early 2nd millennium BC
Hittite | Definition, History, Achievements, Facts | Britannica Hittite, member of an ancient Indo-European people who appeared in Anatolia at the beginning of the 2nd millennium BCE; by 1340 BCE they had become one of the dominant powers of the Middle East Learn more about the history and achievements of the Hittite people in this article
Who Were the Hittites? - Biblical Archaeology Society From his capital, Hattusa, in central Anatolia, the last-known Hittite king, Suppiluliuma II (1207 B C -?), ruled over a people who had once built a great empire—one of the superpowers (along with Egypt, Mittani, Babylon and Assyria) of the Late Bronze Age
The Hittites - World History Encyclopedia The Hittite Empire reached its peak under the reign of King Suppiluliuma I (c 1344-1322 BCE) and his son Mursilli II (c 1321-1295 BCE) after which it declined and, after repeated attacks by the Sea Peoples and the Kaska tribe, fell to the Assyrians
Who were the Hittites? - World History Edu Hittite culture was a blend of indigenous Anatolian traditions and influences from neighboring civilizations such as the Hattians, Hurrians, Mesopotamians, and Canaanites Their religion incorporated a pantheon of gods, with Tarhunt (the storm god) being a prominent deity
The Hittites: Forgotten Empire of Anatolia The Hittite Empire vanished so thoroughly that for nearly three thousand years, its very existence was forgotten Only small “Neo-Hittite” states in Syria and Anatolia survived for a few centuries, preserving fragments of Hittite culture before succumbing to Assyrian domination
The Hittites - The Metropolitan Museum of Art The Hittites, who spoke an Indo-European language (a family of languages that includes English), dominated much of Anatolia and neighboring regions between about 1650 and 1200 B C
Smarthistory – Hittites, an introduction Between 1400 and 1200 B C E the Hittites established one of the great empires of the ancient Middle East At its height, the empire encompassed central Turkey, north western Syria, and Upper Mesopotamia (north eastern Syria and northern Iraq)
The Hittites: Forgotten Giants of the Bronze Age Civilization The Hittite civilization thrived from around the 17th to 13th centuries BC in Asia Minor Their society was complex, marked by rich religious beliefs, impressive artistic achievements, and a structured daily life that contributed to their enduring legacy