Pitḫana
Pithana | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | King of Kussara |
| Children | Anitta |
| Parent | unknown |
Pithana (Pythanas)[1] was a Bronze Age king of the Anatolian city of Kussara, and forerunner of the later Hittite dynasty.[2]
Pithana reigned during the 17th century BC (Short chronology). During his reign he conquered the city of Kanesh,[3] heart of the Assyrian trading colonies network in Anatolia, and core of the Hittite-speaking territories.
He was succeeded by his son, Anitta, who is best known for conquering Hattusa, the future Hittite capital, and memorializing his achievement using the Hittite language.
See also
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References
- ^ Fortson, Benjamin W., IV (2004), Indo-European Language and Culture, Blackwell Publishing, ISBN 1-4051-0316-7
{{citation}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Kuhrt, Amélie (1995). The Ancient Near East, Volume I. London and New York: Routledge. p. 226. ISBN 0-415-16763-9.
- ^ Kuhrt, Amélie (1995). The Ancient Near East, Volume I. London and New York: Routledge. p. 226. ISBN 0-415-16763-9.