Egyptian Battles

Kadesh

The Battle of Kadesh was fought in 1274 BC in Levant during the New Kingdom era, a land engagement against Hittites. It ended in a stalemate.

Historical Note

Ramesses II walked into a Hittite ambush on the Orontes — the bulk of his army was strung along the road, his own division was overrun. He rallied with the Re division at his side and fought Muwatalli to a standstill. Both sides claimed victory; both then drafted history's first peace treaty.

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