Person

Anitta

18th century BCE · 18th century BCE · Also known as Anitta of Kussara

Anitta was a king of Kussara in central Anatolia and son of Pithana, who had taken the city of Nesa (Kanesh). He conquered Zalpa and Hattus, cursed the latter, and received the submission of the great king of Purushanda. His inscription, the Anitta text, is the oldest known text in the Hittite language.

Mentioned in 5 state histories

PurushandaHattumKaneshZalpaKussara

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