The History of the Exploration of Uşaklı/Kuşaklı Höyük Yozgat and the “Rediscovery” of a Middle-Hittite Tablet

Yıl 2010, Sayı: 9, 193 - 212, 01.06.2010

Carlo Corti

Öz

The subject of the present contribution is connected with the exploratory project of the Uşaklı/Kuşaklı Höyük1 and its surrounding areas, supported by the chairs of “Ancient Near East Archaeology” Prof. Stefania Mazzoni and “Hittitology” Prof. Franca Pecchioli Daddi of the University of Florence, of which the first two campaigns have been concluded Mazzoni 2009: 10-11 . The most recent campaign took place from August 24 through September 18, 2009

Anahtar Kelimeler

Uşaklı/Kuşaklı Höyük, Exploration, Middle-Hittite Tablet, KIN Oracle, Royal son, the Priest

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