Some Observations on (É)/(GIŠ)šinapši- According to Hittite Cuneiform Documents

Zekiye Nihan Kırçıl

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Some Observations on (É)/(GIŠ)šinapši- According to Hittite Cuneiform Documents

Authors:

Zekiye Nihan Kırçıl

Publisher:

Kirsehir Ahi Evran University

Main Topics:

Edebi Çalışmalar (Diğer)

Journal:

Ahi Evran Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi Vol.10 Issue 1, pp.59-75

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

3/2024

Document Language:

Turkish

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2001314867

pISSN:

2149-0767

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Abstract:

 In the Hittite cuneiform texts left behind by the Hittites who ruled in Anatolia in the 2nd millennium BC, we encounter various architectural structures. Among these structures is ÉGIŠšinapši-. ÉGIŠšinapši-, derived from the Hurrian root šin-, was regarded as a sacred place in Hurri and Babylonian lands in the following periods. In ÉGIŠšinapši-, rituals such as cleansing from sins and making offerings were generally performed. However, Mount Šinapši is mentioned as a place name in Hittite sources. Although there is no definite information about the localization of the mountain, it has been suggested that Mount Šinapši is in the Kizzuwatna region and can be equated with the Amanos Mountains. The ÉGIŠšinapši-structures, which kings and queens attach importance to, have their own gods, and various rituals are performed to prevent the anger of these gods. We can say that ÉGIŠšinapši-s, which are sometimes thought to belong to the underworld, are places that serve to ward off evil in general.

 In the Hittite cuneiform texts left behind by the Hittites who ruled in Anatolia in the 2nd millennium BC, we encounter various architectural structures. Among these structures is ÉGIŠšinapši-. ÉGIŠšinapši-, derived from the Hurrian root šin-, was regarded as a sacred place in Hurri and Babylonian lands in the following periods. In ÉGIŠšinapši-, rituals such as cleansing from sins and making offerings were generally performed. However, Mount Šinapši is mentioned as a place name in Hittite sources. Although there is no definite information about the localization of the mountain, it has been suggested that Mount Šinapši is in the Kizzuwatna region and can be equated with the Amanos Mountains. The ÉGIŠšinapši-structures, which kings and queens attach importance to, have their own gods, and various rituals are performed to prevent the anger of these gods. We can say that ÉGIŠšinapši-s, which are sometimes thought to belong to the underworld, are places that serve to ward off evil in general.

 In the Hittite cuneiform texts left behind by the Hittites who ruled in Anatolia in the 2nd millennium BC, we encounter various architectural structures. Among these structures is ÉGIŠšinapši-. ÉGIŠšinapši-, derived from the Hurrian root šin-, was regarded as a sacred place in Hurri and Babylonian lands in the following periods. In ÉGIŠšinapši-, rituals such as cleansing from sins and making offerings were generally performed. However, Mount Šinapši is mentioned as a place name in Hittite sources. Although there is no definite information about the localization of the mountain, it has been suggested that Mount Šinapši is in the Kizzuwatna region and can be equated with the Amanos Mountains. The ÉGIŠšinapši-structures, which kings and queens attach importance to, have their own gods, and various rituals are performed to prevent the anger of these gods. We can say that ÉGIŠšinapši-s, which are sometimes thought to belong to the underworld, are places that serve to ward off evil in general.

 M.Ö. 2.binyılda Anadoluda hüküm sürmüş Hititlerin geride bıraktıkları Hititçe çiviyazılı metinlerde çeşitli mimari yapıların adlarıyla karşılaşmaktayız. Bu yapıların arasında ise ÉGIŠšinapši- yer almaktadır. Hurrice šin- kökünden türetilen ÉGIŠšinapši-, ilerleyen dönemlerde Hurri ve Babil topraklarında kutsal bir mekân olarak sayılmıştır. ÉGIŠšinapši- yapısında genellikle günahlardan arınmak, adak adamak gibi ritüeller gerçekleştirilmektedir. Bununla birlikte Hititçe kaynaklarda bir yer adı olarak Šinapši Dağı da geçmektdir. Adı geçen dağın lokalizasyonu hakkında kesin bir bilgi olmasa da Šinapši Dağının Kizzuwatna bölgesinde yer aldığı ve Amanos Dağları ile eşitlenebileceği fikri öne sürülmüştür. Kral ve kraliçelerin önem verdiği ÉGIŠšinapši- yapılarının kendi tanrıları bulunmakta ve bu tanrıların öfkelenmemeleri için çeşitli ritüeller gerçekleştirilmektedir. Kimi zaman yeraltı dünyasına da ait olduğu düşünülen ÉGIŠšinapši-lerin genel anlamda kötülüğü uzaklaştırmaya hizmet eden mekanlar olduğunu söyleyebiliriz.

Article Details

Some Observations on (É)/(GIŠ)šinapši- According to Hittite Cuneiform Documents

Authors:

Zekiye Nihan Kırçıl

Publisher:

Kirsehir Ahi Evran University

Main Topics:

Edebi Çalışmalar (Diğer)

Journal:

Ahi Evran Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi Vol.10 Issue 1, pp.59-75

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

3/2024

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001314867

pISSN:

2149-0767

É)/(GIŠ)šinapši-

Hittite Structure

Hittite Cuneiform Texts(É)/(GIŠ)šinapši-

Hitit yapısı

Hititçe Çiviyazılı Metinler

Issues

Article Details

Some Observations on (É)/(GIŠ)šinapši- According to Hittite Cuneiform Documents

Authors: Zekiye Nihan Kırçıl

Publisher: Kirsehir Ahi Evran University

Main Topics: Edebi Çalışmalar (Diğer)

Journal: Ahi Evran Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi Vol.10 Issue 1, pp.59-75

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 3/2024

Document Language: Turkish

Document ID (Org No.): 2001314867

pISSN: 2149-0767

É)/(GIŠ)šinapši-

Hittite Structure

Hittite Cuneiform Texts(É)/(GIŠ)šinapši-

Hitit yapısı

Hititçe Çiviyazılı Metinler

Issues

Authors:

Zekiye Nihan Kırçıl

Publisher:

Kirsehir Ahi Evran University

Main Topics:

Edebi Çalışmalar (Diğer)

Journal:

Ahi Evran Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi Vol.10 Issue 1, pp.59-75

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

3/2024

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001314867

pISSN:

2149-0767