The Hittites, an ancient Anatolian people, rose to prominence during the Late Bronze Age (1600-1200 BCE). Archeologists, delving into the excavation sites of Hattusa, their capital, reveals a sophisticated civilization that thrived in what is now modern-day Turkey.
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What was Epidaurus Medical Center?
An interesting archeological site is at Epidaurus, Greece. At this site there was a famous medical sanctuary which functioned for centuries. Among many buildings, there was a round temple called Asklepion dedicated to Asclepius, the God of medicine in ancient Greece.
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