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Explore the incredible evidence of advanced ancient technology at Hattusa in Turkey, the capital of the Hittite Empire. In this video, we examine megalithic walls, precise stone fitting, core drill ...

New research reveals how the invention of a crucial Ice Age technology helped humans defend against extreme cold during ancient global migrations.