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This clay tablet starts with "...But when my father Mursilis (Muršiliš) became a god, and my brother Muwatallis (Mwuatalliš) sat upon the throne of his father, I became a general in the presence of my brother, and then my brother appointed...

The most interesting Hittite legend embodying the characteristics of a Hurrian mythology is the one related to Kumarbiš, the father of the gods. Tešup has taken the palace of Kumarbiš at the head of the divine kingdom. Kumarbiš abhors this...

In relating the wars waged by his father Suppiluliuma (Šuppiluliuma) I and the victories won, the Hittite king Mursili (Muršili) II mentions that after the death the Egyptian king Nibhururia (Tutankhamun), the queen Dahamunzu (Akhsenamun...

Lunar eclipses on different days throughout the year were interpreted and their meaning was given. For example: "...If there is a lunar eclipse on the day of the 6th month: A prince of the royal family sent away in disgrace will come back...

This clay tablet refers to the gift given by the king Arnuwanda and queen Asmunikal. The gift was a group of slaves, animals, and land which were given to the priestess temple Kuatalla on her marriage. The tablet was signed (stamped) with...

This clay tablet describes the ceremonies in honor of various gods, as celebrated by the Hittite Kings at various sites. The Karahna festivals consist of 7 ceremonies, each one lasting 3 days. For instance, the 4th festival celebrates the...

This clay tablet gives some methods of how to treat sexual impotency. For example: "If a man's potency comes to an end in the month of nisannu, you catch a male partridge, you pluck its wings, strangle it and flatter salt on it; you pound...

Thanks to the new Sanal Muze digital portal released by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Turkey in 2020 CE, history lovers and art enthusiasts can now take virtual tours of Turkey's best archaeological sites and museums. There are currently...

Cilicia is the ancient Roman name for the southeastern region of Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). It is referenced in the biblical books of Acts and Galatians, was the birthplace of Saint Paul, and the site of his early evangelical missions...

Suppiluliuma I (1344-1322 BCE) is considered the most powerful and impressive king of the Hittite Empire. He was the son of Tudhaliya II (also known as Tudhaliya III) and is credited with founding the New Kingdom of the Hittites (also called...