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Detailed explanation-1: -The first certain attestation of chariots in the Hittite empire dates to the late 17th century BCE (Hattusili I). A Hittite horse-training text is attributed to Kikkuli the Mitanni (15th century BCE). The Hittites were renowned charioteers.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Humans were then acknowledged leaders in horsemanship and Kikkuli uses some Hurrian terms. In 12% BC Hittites repelled a major Egyptian invasion at the battle of Kadesh (Lebanon). In their defence the Hittites raised an army of some 20, 000 men 4, 000 two-horse chariots (carrying three men apiece).

Detailed explanation-3: -The two-wheeled chariot was first used in Sumeria around 3000 BC and was most prevalent during the Bronze and Iron Ages as the main form of sophisticated warfare. The invention of the spoked wheel allowed chariots to be built even lighter for agility in war, while not sacrificing stability and strength.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Hittites did not invent but did make major modifications to chariots, which were typically two-wheeled vehicles pulled by horses (though other animals were sometimes used) with a carriage area for soldiers to ride in during battle, often carrying bows or spears.