From Ancient Metal Treaties to Golden Space Messages

The Hittites called themselves the Hattusa, after the capital they took in what is now Turkey.

But not enough was taken, for there were plenty of cities that did not recognize them as their rulers.

The first Hattusan King, Hattusili I, took cattle and sheep from the surrounding lands.

These raids, we can surmise, gave him legitimacy.

So from Spring to Fall, Hattusili I went on a campaign of destruction.

These were recorded in clay tablets, but the Hittites have shown that they also inscribed important treaties in metal.

Perhaps, more were inscribed on statues- just as we sent the Golden Disc out to space.