JOURNAL ARTICLE

THE HOME OF THE WEATHER GOD.

  • Published In: Archaeology, 2025, v. 78, n. 4. P. 30 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: İLDUN, TOLGA 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the archaeological discovery of Nerik, the sacred site of the Weather God, which was central to the Hittite royal power in ancient Anatolia. Located at Oymaağaç Höyük, about 110 miles north of the Hittite capital Hattusha, this site features a sophisticated water system and a temple dating back to the Late Bronze Age. Excavations have revealed cuneiform tablets, artifacts, and evidence of rituals that highlight the importance of Nerik in Hittite religion and governance. The findings underscore the site's role in legitimizing the kings' authority and its enduring significance in Hittite culture, even after the empire's decline. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Archaeology. 2025/07, Vol. 78, Issue 4, p30
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Language and Linguistics
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0003-8113
  • Accession Number:185265688
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