Histories and Historians of the Ancient Near East - The Hittites. (original) (raw)

1980, Orientalia. Vol. 49

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This paper delves into the historiography of the Hittites, examining the interplay between their written and pictorial records. It highlights the significance of occupational specialization among scribes and raises questions about the preservation and content of different types of records, specifically clay and wax-covered wooden tablets. The discussion extends to the implications of these records on our understanding of Hittite values and societal norms.

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