Pitḫana
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Pitḫana (Pythanas[1]) was a Middle Bronze Age king, during the late 18th century BC (middle chronology), of the Anatolian city of Kuššara, and a forerunner of the later Hittite dynasty.[2]
Reign
He is best known for the Conquest of Kanesh,[3] heart of the Assyrian trading colonies network in Anatolia, and core of the Hittite-speaking territories.
At Tell al-Rimah (Qaṭṭarā), a seal was discovered belonging to Ilī-Samas, servant of Pithana. Pithana was the king of Kuššara. A sealed tablet by Ilī-Samas (OBTR 317) was dated to the eponym of Uṣur-ša-Aššur (KEL G 131), corresponding to Year 22/23 of Samsu-iluna of Babylon (c. 1728/27 BCE hMC).[4]
Succession
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
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