Nov 14, 2009

Salem on History | Hattusilis I Establishes the Old Hittite Kingdom

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Series: Great Events from History: The Ancient World, Prehistory-476
Categories: Government and Politics, Royalty, Rulers, Nobility, Military History, Land Acquisition and Expansion, Territory Redistribution, Civilizations, Cultures
Subcategories: Kings, Queens, Kingdoms, Monarchy, Empires, Dynasties
Curriculum: Middle Eastern History, Ancient History
Geographical Location: Turkey
Date: 1650-1620

Article abstract: Hattusilis I established the Old Hittite Kingdom in Central Anatolia (now Turkey) and laid the foundations for the development of the Hittite Empire of the Late Bronze Age.

Summary of Event

During the Late Bronze Age (second millennium-c. 1200 b.c.e.), the Anatolian plateau (now in Turkey) was dominated by confederate tribes known as Hattians, ruling what they called the land of Hatti. Late nineteenth century European scholars who encountered their archaeological remains erroneously designated them “Hittites,” from references to...

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Salem on History | Hattusilis I Establishes the Old Hittite Kingdom

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