Archaeologists in Turkey have discovered 8,000-year-old petroglyphs in Kayseri's Develi district, predating the Hittite Empire. These engravings on volcanic rock depict human and animal figures, offering insights into the symbolic expression of early Anatolian communities.
A newly deciphered Hittite tablet offers potential connections between Bronze Age Anatolia and the epic tradition of Homer’s Iliad, including references to figures and places associated with the Trojan War and a Luwian poetic fragment echoing the Iliad's opening.
A 3,300-year-old bronze helmet discovered in central Turkey provides insights into the Hittite Empire's military prowess, religious beliefs, and craftsmanship. Found in Şapinuva, it served both as military protection and a religious offering to the Storm God.
