The Hittites and Their Mysterious Capital Hattusa

In this video, we step into the world of the Hittites, one of the most mysterious and fascinating civilizations in history. Who were the Hittites, where did they come from, and how did they establish their empire? From the mesmerizing ruins of their capital, Hattusa, to the depths of their gods and mythology, we will explore the rich cultural heritage and military achievements of the Hittites. We will also uncover many unknowns, from their cuneiform writings to their lost cities and legends.

In our video, you will find interesting information about the Hittites' religious beliefs, gods, and rituals. We will delve into the rich mythological and historical world of the Hittites, from the epic battle between the Storm God Teshub and the dragon Illuyanka, to the power and diplomatic successes of Queen Puduhepa. Get ready to learn surprising details about the Hittites' lost treasures and mysterious tunnels! If you are interested in history and archaeology, this video is perfect for you.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction
00:25 Origins and Establishment of the Hittites
02:21 Hattusa: The Capital and Heart
03:48 The Religion and Mythology of the Hittites
06:04 The Military Power and Wars of the Hittites
08:33 Hittite Inscriptions and Legal System
08:59 The Decline and Legacy of the Hittites
09:46 Conclusion

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[BygoneUser]

You talk about the battle of Kadesh, and then gloss over Hittite involvement in Mesopotamia saying 'oh they sometimes fought with the Mitanni'. Two hundred and some years before Kadesh, the King of the Hittites Mursili I literally marched his army down through the entirety of Mesopotamia and sacked Babylon. That's a huge event. I get this is just an overview, but it should absolutely be included to give an idea of how powerful a state it was in full blossom. They ended Ammorite Babylonia-- the original ascendant Babylonian culture; he wiped out the successors of Hammurabi who founded that Ammorite-Babylonian power, and it wouldn't truly recover as a state (again under different dynastic/cultural leadership) until the late iron-age.

Otherwise the video was good and factual enough, but that seemed odd to me. I feel like this event should be central to describing the Hittites as a military power, although Kadesh is admittedly more famous. They weren't just a blip in the Bronze Age world; they were powerful enough to march an army through Mesopotamia, sack the leading city of Southern Mesopotamia & perhaps even all Mesoptamia at that time, and then 200 years later were still powerful enough to check New Kingdom Egypt at Kadesh. Considering these two events alone, at their peak they were at least as powerful as their contemporaries... Which is why their sudden and complete collapse is all the more interesting.