Midas of Phrygia vs Shattiwaza

Midas formed an alliance with the Assyrian king Sargon II to counter the Cimmerian threat. This diplomatic move secured Phrygia's borders temporarily, but the alliance was fragile and did not prevent future Cimmerian invasions.

Midas commissioned the Midas Monument (Midas City) in Yaz

The myth of Midas's golden touch, where everything he touched turned to gold, became a popular Greek legend. While not historical, this story reflects Midas's reputation for wealth and power in ancient literature, influencing later cultural narratives.

Midas was defeated by the Cimmerians, who overran Phrygia and sacked the capital Gordion. According to historical accounts, Midas committed suicide by drinking bull's blood after the defeat, ending his reign and the Phrygian kingdom's independence.

After Tushratta's assassination, Shattiwaza fled to the Hittite court of Suppiluliuma I, seeking asylum and military support. He pledged loyalty to the Hittite king, agreeing to become a vassal in exchange for help reclaiming the Mitanni throne from Artatama II.

Shattiwaza signed a treaty with Suppiluliuma I, formalizing his status as a Hittite vassal. The treaty granted him Hittite military support to reclaim Mitanni, while requiring tribute and loyalty. This agreement made Mitanni a client state of the Hittite Empire.

With Hittite troops, Shattiwaza defeated Artatama II's forces and reclaimed the Mitanni throne. He ruled as a Hittite vassal, controlling a reduced territory. This campaign ended the Mitanni civil war but permanently subordinated the kingdom to Hittite authority.

Shattiwaza was the last Mitanni ruler of significance. After his reign, Mitanni disappeared as a political entity, its territory absorbed into the Hittite and Assyrian empires. His vassalage marked the end of Mitanni's independence.