Hittite archaeology

Hittite archaeology involves studying the ancient Hittite civilization that thrived in Anatolia (modern Turkey) around 1600-1170 BCE. It includes discovering and analyzing their monuments, inscriptions, and artifacts such as city ruins, tablets, and sculptures. These findings help historians understand their culture, language, religion, and political history. Archaeologists use techniques like excavation, translation of cuneiform texts, and scientific dating to piece together the Hittites' story. This field provides valuable insights into early Indo-European societies and their interactions with neighboring civilizations like Egypt and Assyria.