About Kukkunni
Born 1400 BC. Kukkunni was a politician.
Kukkunni was a king of Wiluša, likely modern Hisarlık, in the late 14th century BC.
Kukkunnu is mentioned in the Alaksandu Treaty as an ally of the Hittite king Suppiluliuma I. He ruled over the city during a period of peace and prosperity visible in the archaeological layer of Troy VI. His name may be an early attestation of what would later be Hellenised and become the Greek name Kyknos.
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Important facts
Frequently asked questions
Who was Kukkunni?
king of wilusa (the "historical" Troy)
When was Kukkunni born?
Kukkunni was born in 1400 BC.
What was Kukkunni's occupation?
Kukkunni was a politician.
What nationality was Kukkunni?
Kukkunni's recorded nationality: Wilusa.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kukkunni. https://biography.guide/kukkunni/
MLA: "Kukkunni." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/kukkunni/.
Chicago: "Kukkunni." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/kukkunni/.
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