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Cambridge University Press Cambridge Hittite Literacy Book - Ancient Anatolia History

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Explore the origins of writing in the Hittite kingdom with this comprehensive study from Cambridge University Press. Covering the period from 1650 to 1200 BC, this book investigates why the Anatolians adopted the cuneiform writing system and why they later developed their own unique hieroglyphic script. Readers will gain a deep understanding of scribal culture and the development of literacy in Late Bronze-Age Anatolia. The text examines what was recorded in written form and the significance of Hittite literature, which stands as the oldest known literature in any Indo-European language. This work provides answers to fundamental questions about how script usage evolved in a region surrounded by other literate civilizations. It is an essential resource for those interested in ancient history, linguistics, and the evolution of human communication.

Key Features

Comprehensive study of writing, reading, and script usage in the Hittite kingdom between 1650 and 1200 BC.

Detailed analysis of the adoption of the cuneiform writing system in Late Bronze-Age Anatolia.

Exploration of the development and use of the unique Hittite hieroglyphic script.

Examination of Hittite literature, recognized as the oldest known literature in any Indo-European language.

In-depth look at scribal culture and the historical reasons behind Anatolian literacy patterns.

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Amazon UK
Publication Date
07 January 2021
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07 April 2020

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