The Garstang, John 1876-1956 creator Sayce, A. H. (Archibald Henry) 1845-1933 text utu 2022 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Land of the Hittites: An Account of Recent Explorations and Discoveries in Asia Minor, with Descriptions of the Hittite Monuments" by John Garstang is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the findings from archaeological expeditions that expose the once-forgotten civilizational heritage of the Hittites in Asia Minor and Northern Syria. It aims to fill the gaps in understanding the Hittite history, art, and culture that significantly influenced the ancient Near East. At the start of the work, the author introduces the geographical, historical, and cultural complexities surrounding the Hittite civilization. He discusses the lands they inhabited, which are primarily defined by notable mountain ranges, river systems, and archaeological sites. The opening chapters present an overview of the Hittite territories, highlighting their strategic location between influential empires and positing that their mountainous origins shaped their unique culture and historical interactions. The rich description lays the foundation for exploring various Hittite monuments and sites that shaped the narrative of this ancient civilization. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2022-08-21 Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Originally published: United Kingdom: Constable & Co., 1910 Hittites Turkey -- Antiquities DS United Kingdom: Constable & Co., 1910 11001912 https://archive.org/details/landofhittitesac00garsuoft https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68806 https://archive.org/details/landofhittitesac00garsuoft https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68806 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134606.0 68806