Archaeologists at the Turkish site of Uşaklı Höyük have uncovered compelling evidence of ritualized infant burials that may shed new light on previously unknown Hittite religious practices. The discovery of seven infant remains near a mysterious circular stone structure suggests the ancient site served as a sacred burial ground for the youngest members of Hittite society, potentially confirming its identity as the lost holy city of Zippalanda.
The eighteenth excavation campaign conducted by the Italian Archaeological Mission in Central Anatolia has revealed what researchers are calling unprecedented insights into Hittite burial customs. Led by Professor Anacleto D’Agostino from the University of Pisa, the international team’s findings represent the first documented evidence of specialized infant burial practices from the Hittite period, offering a rare glimpse into rituals that remain absent from historical texts.
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