archaeological

The Hittite Empire

A 'mythical' empire confirmed by archaeology.

Scripture Reference: Genesis 23:10
"Ephron the Hittite was sitting among his people..."

The Evidence

For years, critics claimed the Bible was wrong because there was no evidence of the 'Hittites'. They said it was a myth.

Historical Context

In 1906, Hugo Winckler discovered the Hittite capital, Hattusa, in modern-day Turkey. It was a massive empire that rivaled Egypt, exactly as the Bible implied.

Significance

Vindicated the Bible against skeptical historians.