Pitḫana (Pythanas) was a Middle Bronze Age king, during the late 18th century BC (middle chronology), of the Anatolian city of Kuà ¡à ¡ara, and a forerunner of the later Hittite dynasty.
He is best known for the Conquest of Kanesh, heart of the Assyrian trading colonies network in Anatolia, and core of the Hittite-speaking territories.
At Tell al-Rimah (Qaá¹Âá¹ÂarÃÂ), a seal was discovered belonging to Ilë-Samas, servant of Pithana. Pithana was the king of Kuà ¡à ¡ara. A sealed tablet by Ilë-Samas (OBTR 317) was dated to the eponym of Uá¹£ur-à ¡a-Aà ¡à ¡ur (KEL G 131), corresponding to Year 22/23 of Samsu-iluna of Babylon (c. 1728/27 BCE hMC).
He was succeeded by his son, Anitta, who is best known for conquering Hattusa, the future Hittite capital, and memorializing his achievement using the Hittite language.