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Traces of Assyrian Trade Colonies Emerging in Türkiye's Yassı Höyük: Are Written Tablets on the Horizon?

Traces of Assyrian Trade Colonies Emerging in Türkiye’s Yassı Höyük: Are Written Tablets on the Horizon?

Excavations at Yassı Höyük, located in the Afşin district of Kahramanmaraş, Turkey, are shedding light on layers potentially dating back to the Assyrian Trade Colonies Period. Excavation director Assoc. Prof. Dr. Elif Baştürk expressed growing excitement: “We’re wondering — are we getting close to written sources? Could we uncover tablets or other records?” Launched in

Royal Divorce Decree from the Hittite King to Ugarit: 3300-Year-Old Scandalous Love and Political Intrigue

Royal Divorce Decree from the Hittite King to Ugarit: 3300-Year-Old Scandalous Love and Political Intrigue

A royal scandal lost in the dusty pages of history comes to light after 3300 years. The divorce decree sent by Hittite King Tudhaliya IV to Ugarit King Ammistamru II is not just a declaration of separation, but also reveals the political intrigues, personal dramas, and legal regulations of the period. Secrets Hidden in the