Tracking the Frontiers of the Hittite Empire Ann Gunter, Northwestern University A century ago, excavations at Boğazköy uncovered cuneiform tablets and architectural remains that identified the site as ancient Hattusha, capital of the Hittite Empire. From about 1400 to 1200 BC, the Hittites ruled over a large empire extending from western Turkey to northern Syria. This lecture explores ongoing archaeological investigations at Boğazköy and other sites along the empire's frontiers, which shed light on art and architecture as well as imperial administration, trade, and international relations. Our lectures are free and available to the public thanks to the generous support of our members. To become a member, please visit: bit.ly/2AWGgF7

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