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At the end of the 13th century BC, the Hittite Empire fell into decline and was finally destroyed by the invasion of the "Sea Peoples". Neo-Hittite kingdoms emerged in the mid-11th century BC but they never reached the power of the former Hittite Empire and were conquered by the Assyrians in the the late 8th century BC.
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∙ 9y agoLarge migrations of 'Sea Peoples' and the Phrygians at about the time of the Trojan War (12th Century BCE) destabilised the eastern Mediterranean and broke up the Hittite empire. Remnants remained for another five centuries but were not a cohehive political entity.
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What languages were spoken by the Hittites?
The people of Hittites spoke the language of Nesite. It is an extinct language spoken by the people of Hittites who created an empire in modern day Turkey.
What was the first group to rule after Hammurabi?
The first group to rule after Hammurabi was Hittites.
What are the reasons of the hittites downfall?
because it was destroyed by knig kashta strong army
What were some of the borrowings of the hittites?
The Hittites borrowed ideas about literature, art, politics, and law from the Mesopotamians.
What were three nations that conquered the Hittites?
The 3 nations that conquered the Hittites were Israel, Egypt, and Canaan.
Did the Eygptians defeat the Hittites?
The Bible does not indicate that the Egyptians made war or pursuit the Hittites. It specify that they pursuit the Israelites to the Red Sea but were destroyed by the sea. However in Joshua 24: 11 the Bible states that the Israelites destroyed the Hittites. Though the Israelites lived in Egypt they did not take on the nationality of Egypt but stayed true to their roots and Nationality as Israelites.Joshua 24:11" 'Then you crossed the Jordan and came to Jericho. The citizens of Jericho fought against you, as did also the Amorites, Perizzites, Canaanites, Hittites, Girgashites, Hivites and Jebusites, but I gave them into your hands.
What was the population of the Hittites?
The Hittite civilization's population is estimated to have been around 15,000 to 40,000 people during its peak in the Late Bronze Age. This population was mostly concentrated in the core areas of the Hittite Empire, such as the capital city of Hattusa and other urban centers.
Which group eventually overran Babylon?
Hittites
Did Hittites have kings?
yes, the Hittites did have kings in the ancient world
Pharaoh that made peace with the hittites?
Ramses the great made a treaty with the hittites
How do you use the word Hittites in a sentence?
The Hittites went out to war against the Ammorites.
When did the kassites conquer the hittites?
The kassites conquered the Hittites around 1595 BC.
How did the hittites gain power?
They gained power by taking over Hittites empire
What were the Hittites known for?
The Hittites were most known for their excellent ironwork skills.
Which group of invaders did the Ramses the great defeat?
He defeated the Hittites a group from the Asia Minor.
What languages were spoken by the Hittites?
The people of Hittites spoke the language of Nesite. It is an extinct language spoken by the people of Hittites who created an empire in modern day Turkey.
How are the Phoenicians and the Hittites different?
The Hittites expanded militarily, the Phoenicians expanded through trade.
