The Battle of Kadesh: Ramesses II's Greatest Gamble — Fexingo History copertina

The Battle of Kadesh: Ramesses II's Greatest Gamble — Fexingo History

The Battle of Kadesh: Ramesses II's Greatest Gamble — Fexingo History

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 In this episode, Lucas and Luna revisit the Battle of Kadesh, the famous chariot clash between Ramesses II and the Hittite king Muwatalli II. But they go beyond the heroic temple reliefs to examine what really happened on the banks of the Orontes River around 1274 BCE. Lucas explains how Ramesses, nearly ambushed by Hittite spies, turned a near-disaster into a propaganda masterpiece. They discuss the world's first recorded peace treaty, the treaty of Kadesh, and its surprising clauses for mutual assistance and extradition. Lucas also explores the Hittite perspective, using the annals of Muwatalli and the clay tablet archives from Hattusa. The episode touches on the role of the enigmatic Sea Peoples, the collapse of the Bronze Age, and how Ramesses's version of events shaped Egyptian memory for centuries. Luna asks sharp questions about ancient propaganda, the limits of archaeological evidence, and what the treaty actually meant for both empires. A rich, detailed look at a turning point that was less a decisive victory and more a brutal stalemate with long-lasting consequences.

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