What happened at the Battle of Kadesh in the 13th Century BC?
The Battle of Kadesh took place in the 13th century BC and is one of the most well-known military encounters of the ancient world. It occurred around 1274 BC and...
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Life and Reign of Ḫattušili III, the famed ruler of the Hittite Empire
Upon the death of his older brother King Muwattalli II, the famed king who went toe-to-toe with the Great Ramesses II of Egypt (Ramses II), Hattusili III supported the reign...
Treaty of Kadesh: The World’s First Peace Treaty
The Treaty of Kadesh, also known as the Peace Treaty of Ramses II and Hattusili III, was a significant treaty signed in the 13th century BC between the Egyptian pharaoh...
