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Boghazkoi is important because

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. it is known as significant trading centre between Central Asia and Tibet.
  2. the original text of the Vedas was composed there.
  3. inscription found here mention the names of Vedic Gods and Goddesses.
  4. None of the above

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: inscription found here mention the names of Vedic Gods and Goddesses.

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) inscription found here mention the names of Vedic Gods and Goddesses. šŸ“š Explanation: Boghazkoi (in modern-day Turkey) is home to ancient 14th-century BCE inscriptions that mention the names of Vedic deities like Indra, Varuna, and Mitra. These findings are vital for tracing the origins and migration of the Indo-Aryans. They provide archaeological evidence that the roots of Vedic culture were once linked to the Near East. This site is a key piece of evidence for historians studying ancient world history.