How the Hittites Built an Empire That Once Challenged Ancient Egypt
In short: The Hittites were an Indo-European civilization based in modern-day Turkey that rose to rival the power of Egypt. This video examines their expansion from the capital of Hattusa and the factors that ultimately led to their collapse.
The Hittite history in Anatolia is categorized into two primary eras: the Old Kingdom (1700–1500 BCE) and the New Kingdom, or Hittite Empire (1400–1200 BCE). While a century-long gap exists between these periods, scholars generally agree this represents a lack of historical evidence rather than a true cultural break.
The empire reached its zenith under King Suppiluliuma I between 1344 and 1322 BCE. Following the death of Mursilli II in 1295 BCE, the civilization began a steady decline. Their eventual downfall was driven by persistent military pressure from the Kaska tribe and the Sea Peoples, culminating in a final defeat by the Assyrians.
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