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The most memorable parts of Hattusha are the wall carvings in Chambers A and B.\u00a0 \u00a0Some of the images are quite faded, some look like they could have been carved in modernity, but weren\u2019t.\u00a0 All of these depict encounters between rulers, or Hittite ruler and their gods.\u00a0 Let us examine the carving in chamber A first.\u00a0 But first a reminder of what a major kingdom the Hittite kingdom was\u2014 consider this letter from the famous Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses to the ruler in Hattusha\u2026.<\/p>\n

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Moving on to Chamber B, the carving become more distinct\u2026.<\/p>\n

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We have hardly touched the surface of what there is to learn about the Hittites from Hatusha, and we can turn to the Ankara museum for further help, since the main Hittite remains are in fact there.<\/p>\n

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Here\u2019s a map of Hittite trade routes and roads\u2026<\/p>\n

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