Hittite script

Hittite script is an ancient writing system used by the Hittite civilization around 1600-1170 BCE. It primarily employed cuneiform, a series of wedge-shaped marks inscribed on clay tablets, originally adapted from Mesopotamian methods. The script includes signs representing sounds (like letters) and ideas (like words), allowing the Hittites to record laws, treaties, religious texts, and administrative details. While similar to other cuneiform scripts, Hittite features unique characters and signs suited to their language. Understanding Hittite script provides insight into their culture, history, and interactions with neighboring civilizations.