The Hittites defeated the Babylonian Empire around 1595 BCE during the reign of Hittite King Mursili I. This conquest marked a significant moment in ancient Near Eastern history, as it led to the Hittites establishing themselves as a major power in the region. The fall of Babylon was a pivotal event that contributed to the decline of the Old Babylonian period.
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