Kültepe (Kanesh)

Kültepe, also known as Kanesh, is an archaeological site in Turkey that was a major ancient trading city in the early 2nd millennium BCE. It was a hub for the Assyrian merchants who exchanged goods like textiles, silver, and tin with local Anatolian populations. The city contains thousands of cuneiform tablets providing valuable insights into early commerce, social structure, and language. Kültepe played a key role in early urban development and international trade in the ancient Near East, making it an important site for understanding the rise of complex societies and early globalization.