Ancient City of Kadesh
Kadesh, or Qadesh, was an ancient city situated near the headwaters or a ford of the Orontes River in the Levant. It held strategic importance during the Late Bronze Age...
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Hattusa: Capital of the Hittite Empire
Nestled within the expansive loop of the Kızılırmak River in modern-day Turkey lies the ancient city of Hattusa (also known as Hattuşa, Ḫattuša, Hattusas, or Hattusha). Once the vibrant capital...
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...
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...
