About Tarḫuntašša
Tarḫuntašša (Hittite: 𒀭𒅎𒋫𒀸𒊭 and Hieroglyphic Luwian: 𔖖𔓢𔕙𔑯𔗦: lit. 'City of Tarhunt') was a Bronze Age city in south-central Anatolia (modern-day Turkey) mentioned in contemporary documents. Its location is unknown. The city was the capital of the Hittite Empire for a time and later became a regional power in its own right. The kingdom controlled by the city is known by the same name and its approximate borders are known from texts.
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Location and Access
Tarḫuntašša is located in Mersin. Coordinates are 36.86667, 33.16667. You can get directions from the map below. You can request a licensed local guide for Mersin.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick Facts
- Province Mersin
- Category Historical Places
- Period MÖ 1295
- Coordinates 36.86667, 33.16667
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