Ramses II, the great Pharaoh of Egypt, dreams of expanding the borders of his empire. He sets his sights on the fertile lands of Syria and the Levant.
These coveted lands are under the control of the Hittites, known for their power and pride, and pose a formidable challenge to Ramses' ambitions.
Ramses II decisively gathers a large army and prepares to march towards Kadesh, aiming to annex these lands to Egypt.
The Hittite King Muwatalli II recognizes the impending threat from Egypt and prepares his own forces, planning to turn the tide of the coming conflict.
King Muwatalli II devises a plan to trap the Egyptian army and turn the tide of the war in favor of the Hittites.
At Kadesh, Egyptian and Hittite forces face each other in a dramatic showdown. Hittite chariots launch the first attack at dawn.
Despite Ramses II's courage and strategy, the battle ends without a clear victor. The battle results in significant losses for the Egyptians and Hittites.
Tired of the fighting, Ramses II and Muwatalli II sign a historic peace treaty, the first in written history, and a long period of peace and friendship between Egypt and the Hittites begins . #history #the treaty of kadesh #shorts #doyouknow #egypt
