The Hittites: A Civilization that Changed the World

2h

Documentary

History

This is the glorious story of the Hittites - the most powerful people in the Near East of their time. Narrated by Academy Award winner Jeremy Irons, "The Hittites" brings the fascinating history of this mighty empire to life with expert interviews, stunning cinematography, dramatic reenactments, and visual effects. Highlights include a breathtaking recreation of the controversial battle of Kadesh that decimated the armies of Egypt's Pharaoh Ramesses II. Based on the actual words of the Hittites, deciphered from ancient clay tablets excavated in the 20th century, their story unfolds as beautifully as it written almost 3500 years earlier.

Cast

Jeremy Irons

Jeremy Irons

Narrator
Haluk Bilginer

Haluk Bilginer

King Hattuþili III
Sanem Çelik

Sanem Çelik

Puduhepa
Burak Sergen

Burak Sergen

Tudḫaliya

Release date

9th May 2003

Status

Released

Spoken languages

English