This kingdom's middle period, which ruled from the mid-15th century B.C. to about the beginning of the 13th century B.C., was a nadir in their culture, and as such almost no information is known about it.
This kingdom's middle period, which ruled from the mid-15th century B.C. to about the beginning of the 13th century B.C., was a nadir in their culture, and as such almost no information is known about it. Zidanta and Hantili are two rulers of this kingdom's old period, which sacked Aleppo, the capital of the Yazhad Empire. Primary sources about this kingdom were written in the Nesili language. One of its kings married his daughter off to Shattiwaza as part of his scheme to conquer the Mitanni Kingdom. An edict of Telipinus tells us that their first king was named Labarna. Its last king Suppiluliuma II, perished when the invading sea peoples took over. Under their leader Muwatallis, these peoples fought Ramses II at Qadesh. For 10 points, identify these ancient Anatolians.
This kingdom's middle period, which ruled from the mid-15th century B.C. to about the beginning of the 13th century B.C., was a nadir in their culture, and as such almost no information is known about it.
Hittite Kingdom [or Hittites]