Mursili III was a king of the Hittite Empire, which thrived in Anatolia during the late Bronze Age. He ruled around the 13th century BCE and is known primarily from inscriptions and historical records. His reign followed a period of turmoil and is often associated with the decline of the Hittite state. Mursili III faced challenges from both internal factions and external enemies, including the Sea Peoples. His rule is marked by efforts to maintain the empire's stability, but he ultimately struggled to prevent its fragmentation. The Hittite Empire would eventually fall, leading to the end of Mursili III's reign.