Battle of Kadesh
battle between Egyptians and Hittites fought in 1274 BCE
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The Battle of Kadesh was a major military confrontation fought in 1274 BCE between the Egyptian and Hittite empires, making it one of the earliest recorded large-scale battles in history. It matters because it resulted in a stalemate that led both powers to sign a peace treaty, fundamentally reshaping the political balance of the ancient Near East.
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- Ramses II at Kadesh.jpg
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- Battle of Kadesh
- point in time
- 1274-05-00
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Belligerents
Egyptian Empire Hittite Empire Commanders and leaders