The rare seal of the 3600-year-old Hittite King was first displayed

An ancient 3600-year-old seal used by King Hittite was discovered inside a container of lotion, found in anti-smuggling activity in 2015 and is now displayed for the first time.

According to experts, this valuable bronze seal was used in correspondence between King Hittite and his book writer. It was confiscated by police in Turkey's Çorum province in 2015 because smugglers tried to sell it to partners abroad.

The seal bears different images, has hieroglyphs and is the same third seal discovered.

One of the other two Hittite seals is displayed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in the US, while the other is displayed in the Anadolian Civilizations Museum in Ankara.

The director of the Museum Çorum Önder İpek told the Ihlas News Agency that the trial process of stamp smuggling is still underway.

İpek said that he was sure the seal was displayed in the Capital Art Museum once smuggled from Çorum.

Çorum is known for its wealth of Phrygian and Hittite archaeological sites. The region emerged with the mighty dominance of the Hittite empire between 1650-1200 BC, the same art background and the local economy began to flourish in the past.

The area is also the capital of the Hittite Empire, Hattusa, at the end of the Bronze Age, being strategically located and establishing the "Karum" economic system.

Turkey has been fighting for smuggling and stealing archeology in and outside the country.

This issue is very important for a country with about 3,000 ancient cities from 42 civilizations while the national tourism industry is relying on its rich historical heritage to attract millions of foreigners every year to attend. travel agency.

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