[gbscott]

Is this what used to be called the Hittite Empire or a different one?

[Grimmy]

The Hittites were in central Turkey.

[Alas Babylon!]

The Mitanni were rivals of Egypt. They brought the chariot into the fertile crescent.

Here’s a 7 minute video about them:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cj95jF7Rpvc