The Treaty of Kadesh (Egypt-Hittite Peace Treaty, 1259 BC, Full Text)

The Treaty of Kadesh, signed around 1259 BC, was an ancient peace treaty between Pharaoh Ramses II of Egypt and King Hattusili III of the Hittites. It followed the inconclusive Battle of Kadesh and aimed to resolve territorial disputes. The treaty, known from inscriptions in Egypt and Hittite capital, established provisions for prisoner exchange, trade routes, and mutual defense. It emphasized diplomacy and cooperation. The Treaty of Kadesh is considered a significant milestone in international diplomacy, showcasing the possibility of resolving conflicts through negotiation rather than perpetual warfare.

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The #Battle of #Kadesh or Battle of Qadesh took place between the forces of the New #Kingdom of #Egypt under #Ramesses II and the #Hittite #Empire under Muwatalli II at the city of Kadesh on the Orontes River, just upstream of Lake Homs near the modern Lebanon–Syria border. The battle is generally dated to 1274 BC.

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There is no consensus about the outcome or what took place, with views ranging from an Egyptian #victory to a draw, or, in the view of Iranian Egyptologist Mehdi #Yarahmadi, an Egyptian defeat, with the Egyptian accounts being simply propaganda. The Hittite #army was ultimately forced to retreat, but the Egyptians were unsuccessful in capturing Kadesh.

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