Pithana
Pithana was a Bronze Age king of the Anatolian city of Kussara, and forerunner of the later Hittite dynasty.
Pithana reigned during the 17th century BC. During his reign he conquered the city of Kanesh, heart of the Assyrian trading colonies network in Anatolia, and core of the Hittite-speaking territories.
He was succeeded by his son, Anitta, who is best known for conquering Hattusa, the future Hittite capital, and memorializing his achievement using the Hittite language.
