Historical settlement of Kanesh

Kanesh (also known as Kanes, Kanesh, Nesa, Nesha) was one of the oldest cities in Asia Minor, founded in the 2nd millennium BC. It was located southeast of the city of Hattusa (Hatti), on the border of the modern Turkish provinces of Yozgat and Kayseri. During this time, a fierce struggle for political dominance was taking place in Asia Minor between ancient city-states. Initially, power belonged to the city of Purushkhanda (Burushkhanda), whose ruler was considered the "Great King" among other rulers. However, later the situation changed in favor of the city-state of Kussara, which became the new center of political power in the region.