For centuries, the Bible mentioned a powerful civilization known as the Hittites. Yet many early scholars believed they were little more than a minor tribe—or even a fictional people.
Then archaeology changed everything.
In Episode 2 of WhatTheFact, we investigate one of the greatest archaeological discoveries in history: the rediscovery of the Hittite Empire.
Using archaeology, ancient inscriptions, historical records, linguistics, and museum discoveries, we examine how thousands of cuneiform tablets, monumental architecture, and royal archives transformed our understanding of the ancient Near East.
In this investigation you'll discover:
• Why many scholars once questioned the Hittites
• The discovery of Hattusa, the Hittite capital
• The Lion Gate, King's Gate, and Great Temple
• The Royal Archives and thousands of cuneiform tablets
• The decipherment of the Hittite language
• The Battle of Kadesh
• The world's earliest surviving international peace treaty
• Biblical figures connected with the Hittites
• What archaeology demonstrates
• What remains under scholarly investigation
Every conclusion in this documentary is based on archaeological discoveries, historical records, inscriptions, museum collections, and peer-reviewed research while carefully distinguishing between established evidence, scholarly interpretation, and unresolved questions.
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