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Washukanni

Washukanni was the capital of the Mitanni Empire, probably located in the Khabur valley of north-eastern Syria, though its exact site has not been confirmed. It was sacked by the Hittite king Suppiluliuma I around 1340 BCE. This was a decisive blow to Mitanni's independence.

Washukanni
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Mitanni EmpireSocioeconomy, Military, Decline

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Washukanni. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/washukanni
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