Hittite Empire
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Government and Politics, Royalty, Rulers, Nobility, Military History, Civilizations, Cultures
- Subcategories: Empires, Dynasties
- Curriculum: Middle Eastern History, Ancient History
- Geographical Location: Turkey, Asia Minor
- Date: Fifteenth to thirteenth centuries
Article abstract: Military significance: The Hittites subdued the Hurrians and battled with the Egyptians for dominance of Syria, eventually joining forces with the Egyptians.
The Hittite Empire first emerged during the reign of Hattusili I at Hattusa around 1650 b.c.e. After turning his attention to securing trade routes to the Mediterranean and northern Syria, he consolidated his hold on western Anatolia. His successor Mursili I captured Aleppo and Babylon. After a period of checkered fortunes, the Hittites again became influential around 1380 b.c.e. with the...
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