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Introduction

Introduction to the Hittites

In the final week we see how one superpower is wiped off the map and the final two ready themselves for a bloody battle for survival in what was to be the meeting of the two largest armies ever at this point in history.

To see how events from this week fit into the overall picture you can revisit our timeline

We would love to hear your predictions on who were the protagonists what was the outcome of this battle in our comments section.

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Superpowers of the Ancient World: the Near East

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