Hittite

The Hittites were an ancient people who dominated much of Anatolia (modern-day Turkey) and northern Syria during the Bronze Age. Their empire flourished between the 17th and 12th centuries BC.

The Hittites were a major civilization of the Bronze Age, centered in Anatolia (modern-day Turkey) and extending into Syria. Their empire began to develop in the 17th century BC and reached its peak in the 14th century BC, with its capital at Hattusa. They are known for their advancements in metallurgy, particularly ironworking, and for their sophisticated laws and administration. The Hittites also played a crucial role in the international affairs of their time, engaging in treaties and alliances with other great powers such as Egypt, with whom they fought the famous Battle of Kadesh in 1274 BC. Their civilization declined and fragmented in the 12th century BC, but their influence persisted in the cultures and histories of subsequent peoples.