The Oldest Peace Treaty Whose Text Survives From Both Sides #Shorts

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What is “The Oldest Peace Treaty Whose Text Survives From Both Sides” about?

Egypt and the Hittite empire fought at Qadesh in 1274 BCE. About fifteen years later they made a peace treaty, and both sides' copies still survive. ▶ Full documentary on our channel: https://youtu.be/WYrRb3q1h50

What are the key facts?

Ramesses II fought the Hittites at Qadesh in 1274 BCE and carved the battle on his temples as a victory, but he went home without the city; it was close to a draw (Britannica, Battle of Kadesh). In Year 21 of Ramesses II, about 1259 BCE, Hittite envoys brought the treaty on a silver tablet (J. H. Breasted, Ancient Records of Egypt III §§370–373).