It put a limit on the southward expansion of the Hittite empire and established Egypt's position in Palestine.
It was important because it was a draw with Ramses II withdrawing his army from Syria. Reportedly Ramses withdrew based on a promise by the Hittites to provide a princess for the Pharaoh's harem.
Present day Lebanon.
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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.
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.
The Battle of Kadesh, fought around 1274 BCE between the Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses II and the Hittite King Muwatalli II, ended in a stalemate. Both sides claimed victory; Ramses II boasted of his prowess, while the Hittites successfully retained control of Kadesh. The battle is notable for its size and the use of chariots, and it ultimately led to a peace treaty between Egypt and the Hittites, one of the earliest recorded in history.
Kadesh was a land battle, not a trade contest.
Present day Lebanon.
the battle of kadesh took place in the 19th dynasty
The Battle of Kadesh.
kadesh
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.
Kadesh
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.
The Battle of Kadesh ~ see related link below .
Read it here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Kadesh
The battle occurred on late May 1274 BC. The battle only lasted 1 day.
Egypt and the Hittites both claimed rulership of the Palestine/Syria area.The Hitties encouraged the cities to revolt.The city of Kadesh led a revolt.Egypt decided to put it down to assert its sovereignty.This culminated in the battle.