The Fraktin Hittite rock relief is an ancient carved sculpture located near Kayseri in Central Anatolia, Turkey. It dates back to the Hittite Empire, around the 13th century BC. The relief depicts a Hittite king in a ceremonial scene, showcasing the artistry and cultural significance of the Hittite civilisation. The Fraktin Hittite rock relief is part of the region’s rich archaeological landscape, including various Hittite sites.

Coordinates: 38°16’17.2″N 35°37’53.2″E

The Fraktin Hittite rock relief is in a steep valley between Mount Erciyes and the Anti-Taurus Mountains. It depicts a king and queen offering wine to a god and a goddess blessing them. There are two scenes, and the figures are identified by labels in Luwian hieroglyphs. The scene on the left shows Hittite King Hattusili III (1275-1250 BC) pouring libation to the Teshub the Thunder God. Between them, there is an altar-like structure. The god and king wear short tunics, pointed shoes and conical hats, symbolising divinity. This means that King Hattusili III was deified, and the image was probably made after Hattusili’s death in the reign of his son and successor, Tudhaliya IV.

The scene on the right is unfinished. It shows King Hattusili III’s wife, Tawannanna Puduhepa, making a libation to the Sun goddess Hebat. There is an altar between these two figures, with a bird or a bird-shaped vessel on top of it. The queen is depicted standing, clothed from head to foot, in her priestess robe. A concrete copy of the relief can be viewed at the Kayseri Museum.