Drifting Southward? Tracing Aspects of Cultural Continuity and Change in the Late 2nd Millennium BC Syro-Anatolian Region

Arslantepe Mound, a significant archaeological site in southeastern Turkey, showcases complex cultural dynamics during the Late Bronze Age. The study reveals that while the site maintained continuity with Hittite traditions following the fall of the Hittite Empire, it also exhibited emerging influences from the western Euphrates valley and inner Syrian regions. This dual pattern of local identity preservation and extra-regional contact suggests a nuanced relationship between Arslantepe and its neighboring areas, shaped by cross-cultural interactions. The research employs a diachronic perspective to integrate Late Bronze Age material into a broader historical context, providing insights into the transformations in cultural relationships over time.

Manuelli, F. (2018). Drifting Southward? Tracing Aspects of Cultural Continuity and Change in the Late 2^nd Millennium BC Syro-Anatolian Region. Studia Eblaitica, 4(1), 139–186. https://doi.org/10.13173/stebla/2018/1/139