New Tablet Fragment Belonging to the Treaty of Kadesh Found in Hattusa
During excavations in the Hittite capital Hattusa, a new cuneiform tablet fragment in Akkadian belonging to the Treaty of Kadesh, a key document in world diplomacy history, was identified.
In the archaeological excavations carried out in the Hittite capital Hattusa in Corum, a new cuneiform tablet fragment belonging to the Treaty of Kadesh, one of the oldest and most important documents in world diplomacy history, has been brought to light.
Historical Discovery in Hattusa
An important find was reached in the archaeological excavations conducted at the Bogazkoy and Hattusa Archaeological Site located in the Bogazkale district of Corum.
Details of the Treaty
It was understood that the tablet fragment discovered in the Buyukkale area, where the Hittite royal palace is located, belongs to the obverse of one of the Akkadian cuneiform copies of the treaty.
As a result of scientific examinations, it was determined that the fragment contains provisions regarding people seeking refuge from one country in another.
One-Year Examination Process
As a result of detailed examinations conducted by experts over a year, it was confirmed that the piece in question belongs to the Treaty of Kadesh between Hittite King Hattusili III and Egyptian King Ramses II.
Statement by Minister Ersoy
Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy shared this important discovery with the public on September 21, World Peace Day, emphasizing Anatolia's deep-rooted place in the history of diplomacy.