Ramses II was a master of Propaganda and a mediocre military leader. At the Battle of Kadesh Ramses made the worlds first peace treaty with the Hittite Empire. Upon the return the Egypt Ramses claimed that he was victorious. However, the Hittite Empire was able to maintain Kadesh and it is speculated that Ramses actually lost territory after the battle of Kadesh.
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The battle between Ramesses II and the Hittites was the Battle of Kadesh or Qadesh. This battle took place in 1274 BC, and is most likely the largest chariot battle ever fought.
Ramses II
He was a Pharaoh and he ruled Egypt. Ramses greatest achievements were extending the territory south into Nubia, strengthening his position against the Libyans and conquering western Asia Minor.
The Egyptian ruler who had a temple to himself carved in a cliff along the Nile at Abu Simbel was Ramses II. He built the temple complex in the 13th century BCE to commemorate his victory at the Battle of Kadesh and to showcase his power and status as a pharaoh. The temple complex consists of two temples, one dedicated to Ramses II himself and the other to his queen, Nefertari.
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The battle took place in 1278BC, the outcome was more of a draw than a great victory. After the battle the Hitties withdrew to the City of Kadesh and Rameses, unable to sustain a prolonged siege, withdrew from the field. The conflict dragged on until 1258BC when a peace treaty was signed, the first known in history.
The battle between Ramesses II and the Hittites was the Battle of Kadesh or Qadesh. This battle took place in 1274 BC, and is most likely the largest chariot battle ever fought.
Palle Nielsen has written: 'Ramses II og slaget ved Kadesh' -- subject- s -: Kadesh, Battle of, 1300 B.C.- ? - 'Romerne i Spanien' -- subject- s -: History
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The Pharaoh in question is Ramses II.
Ramesses II fought and later won against the Hittites at Kadesh in 1285BC
Ramesses II at the Battle of Kadesh fought the army of the Hittite Empire .
The Egyptians were fighting to reclaim control of their borders. Ramses II was marching north to recapture Amurru and met the Hittite Army in Kadesh. The largest chariot battle ever fought took place here in 1274 BC.
He was a Pharaoh and he ruled Egypt. Ramses greatest achievements were extending the territory south into Nubia, strengthening his position against the Libyans and conquering western Asia Minor.
The Egyptian ruler who had a temple to himself carved in a cliff along the Nile at Abu Simbel was Ramses II. He built the temple complex in the 13th century BCE to commemorate his victory at the Battle of Kadesh and to showcase his power and status as a pharaoh. The temple complex consists of two temples, one dedicated to Ramses II himself and the other to his queen, Nefertari.