Neo-Hittite states: Map & History
The states called Neo-Hittite, Syro-Hittite, or Luwian-Aramean were Luwian and Aramean regional polities of the Iron Age, situated in southeastern parts of modern Turkey and northwestern parts of modern Syria, known in ancient times as lands of Hatti and Aram.
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The states called Neo-Hittite, Syro-Hittite, or Luwian-Aramean were Luwian and Aramean regional polities of the Iron Age, situated in southeastern parts of modern Turkey and northwestern parts of modern Syria, known in ancient times as lands of Hatti and Aram. They arose following the collapse of the Hittite New Kingdom in the 12th century BCE, and lasted until they were subdued by the Assyrian Empire in the 8th century BCE. They are grouped together by scholars on the basis of several cultural criteria that are recognized as similar and shared between both societies: northern (Luwian) and southern (Aramean). Cultural exchange between those societies is seen as a specific regional phenomenon, particularly in light of significant linguistic distinctions between the two main regional languages, with Luwian belonging to the Anatolian group of Indo-European languages and Aramaic belonging to the Northwest Semitic group of Semitic languages. Several questions related to the regional grouping of Luwian and Aramaean states are viewed differently among scholars, including some views that are critical towards such grouping in general.
Modern Countries Once Part of Neo-Hittite states
At its mapped extent, Neo-Hittite states covered territory in 1 present-day country. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
States and Provinces
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Neo-Hittite states's borders of that time.
Derived by testing mapped cities against this polity's dated territorial polygons, so the list is indicative and follows the borders in the source dataset.
Neo-Hittite states: Key Facts
| Founded | 12th century BCE |
|---|---|
| Dissolved | 7th century BCE |
Preceded by
- Hatti
Succeeded by
Facts from Wikidata Q770281 (CC0).
Neo-Hittite states Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Neo-Hittite states appears, with the other states of the time.
Neo-Hittite states Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 25,034 km² in 850 BCE.
Neo-Hittite states: Frequently Asked Questions
When did Neo-Hittite states exist?
Neo-Hittite states is dated to 1150 BCE – 801 BCE, in the Bronze & Iron Age Civilizations era.
How large was Neo-Hittite states at its peak?
At its peak in 850 BC Neo-Hittite states covered about 25,034 km².
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