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Queen Puduhepa her political and social effects to Hitite State

2018
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Advisor: Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Selim Pullu

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Hittites; by coming to Anatolia between B.C 2200-2000 and by founding the very first political stabilization being as a state; affected Anatolia in many ways Including political, social areas. When compared to other governments as the same time zone; Hittites presented many distinctness like having a foresighted perspective towards queenship. Queen Puduhepa who was seen in imperial era of Hittites, was a pioneer by having the same equal duties and authorizations with the King of Hittites. Puduhepa, being the wife of Hattusili III showed great impact on social and political areas. Puduhepa lasted her effect in international field, too. We can understand this effect by seeing the stamp of her in Kadesh Peace Treaty which is the first international peace treaty of the world. Puduhepa whose name is constantly mentioned in diplomatical correspondences exchanged many political, judiciary and religious letters with other queens and kings. Queen Puduhepa whose most important effect is in religious field, carried a cult transfer on a large scale by sending Hittites Gods to Hittites Pantheon. Puduhepa whose effect lasted during her husband Hattusili III, continued to influence the state during the reign of her son, Tuthaliya IV, too. Key Words: Hittite, Puduhepa, Hattusili III, Tuthaliya IV, Queen.

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Dr. Güllühan Özdemir

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Güllühan Özdemir (Master Thesis). Queen Puduhepa her political and social effects to Hitite State, 2018, Afyon Kocatepe University.

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