Palistin

Palistin
Wadasatini / Padasatini
11th century BC–9th century BC
CapitalKinalua
Common languagesLuwian
GovernmentAbsolute monarchy
King 
Historical eraIron Age
• Established
11th century BC
• Disestablished
9th century BC
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Hittite empire
Pattin
Today part ofSyria
Turkey

Palistin (or Walistin), was an early Syro-Hittite kingdom located in what is now northwestern Syria and the southeastern Turkish province of Hatay. Its existence was confirmed by the discovery of several inscriptions mentioning Taita, king of Palistin.

Relief image of King Taita (right side of the central panel), Hadad temple, Aleppo citadel