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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
David Keys

DARK SECRETS: Archaeologists discover previously unknown ancient language 344f19a5 94ab 4547 b592 005436b3be4c | Rare Historical Photos

Archive of the Bogazkoy Mission/Daniel Schwemer

Archaeological research in the Middle East is revealing how a long-forgotten ancient civilisation used previously undiscovered linguistics to promote multiculturalism and political stability.

The ground-breaking discoveries are also shedding new light on how early empires functioned.

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