Arslantepe-Malatya: A Prehistoric and Early Historic Center in Eastern Anatolia

Arslantepe Mound, a significant prehistoric and early historic site in Eastern Anatolia, underwent radical transformations during the third millennium BCE. Initially linked with the Syro-Mesopotamian world, its development trajectory shifted towards eastern Anatolia and Transcaucasia, marking a departure from Mesopotamian centralized systems. Further changes occurred during the second millennium BCE, influenced by the rising Hittite civilization. The Late Bronze Age saw increased Hittite cultural and political dominance over the Malatya region, reshaping Arslantepe's history. This study, based on archaeological excavations, provides insights into these shifts, highlighting the site's complex interactions with neighboring regions.

Frangipane, M. (2012). Arslantepe-Malatya: A Prehistoric and Early Historic Center in Eastern Anatolia. Oxford Handbooks Online. https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780195376142.013.0045