Ancient Secrets Unearthed: Seven Infant Remains Found Near Enigmatic Hittite Structure in Turkey
The data from this latest dig campaign might strengthen this hypothesis, especially if it turns out that the infants were buried at an ancient religious site. Archaeologists believe the site could’ve once held a sanctuary devoted to the Storm God. Though it’s not confirmed yet that the site is the lost ancient city of Zippalanda, the newly discovered remains could still deepen archaeologists’ knowledge of the Hittite people.
Though the Hittites left many written sources behind, they never left any clear clues about their customs when burying very young children. So the remains could hold clues about the Hittites’ burial traditions when infants died. Further research may also reveal more biological information on the Hittites that inhabited the site. Researchers plan to begin further studying the DNA and plant remains at the site next year.
“Every bone, every seed, brings us closer to the daily lives of those who inhabited this place,” D’Agostino said.
Next, discover the long-lost language that archaeologists found on a Hittite cuneiform tablet. Then, learn about the ancient Hittite warning found on a royal seal.
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