![]() ![]() "Reamasesa, the great king, the king of the country of Egypt, shall never attack the country of Hatti to take possession of a part (of this country). After a long introduction recording the kings titles and referring to establishment of good fraternity and peace, one article was included to exclude any further attacks on the other countrys territories: The Egyptian version was recorded on a silver plaque presented by Hattusili to Ramses, then copied on stone at the Karnak and Ramesseum temples. ![]() Both copies are identical except for the overture, in which the Egyptian version stated that it was the Hittite king who demanded peace, whereas in the Hittite version, it was Ramses who sent them emissaries. Two copies of the treaty were recorded, one in hieroglyph and the other Akaddian, and both still survive. This was a privilege lost for more than a century. Moreover, Egypt guaranteed the Syrians the right to use their Phenecian harbors, while the Hittites agreed to allow Egyptians free passage to the north as far as Ugarit without interference. However in return for this sacrifice, the dispute between the two countries would end with a clear line of demarcation between the Egyptian and the Syrian territories. Diplomatic negotiations took place for two years until a peace treaty was concluded in the 21st regal year of Ramses reign with "Hattusilis III" in 1280 BC.Įgypts acceptance of a peace treaty that would end the war in Syria meant that there would be no chance to restore Kadesh and Amuru. While another round of war was on the horizon, both empires were under pressure with the Hittites were facing the reemerging Assyria in Mesopotamia, and Egypt was facing a threat from the Libyans in the west. Therefore there was anger between me and the King of Egypt." "When I wrote to him: send me my enemy, he didn't extradite him. Hittite documents record Hattusilis complaint: "There is no reproach in reconciliation when you make it."Īfter the death of the Hittite king, "Hattusili III" usurped the throne from the legitimate prince who fled to Egypt and was granted political asylum by "Ramses II". The Hittites asked for a cease-fire, and Ramses officers advised him to make peace, saying, However, his army managed to fight bravely until reinforcements arrived, turning the defeat into victory. ![]() It lasted four days, and initially Ramses was losing the battle. The resulting battle is one of the most famous in Egyptian history. Afterwards, a short-lived truce was signed between the two empires.ĭuring the reign of Seti I's son, "Ramses II", advances were made against Syria that reached Kadesh one more. Within the first two years of his reign, he was able to restore all of Palestine and the city of Kadesh to Egyptian control. With the rise of the 19th dynasty in Egypt, "Seti I" began to reestablish Egypts power in the Near East. Hostility between Egypt and the Hittites was further augmented. However, he was captured and murdered by the Egyptian commander of the army, Horemheb (who later became pharaoh). In response to her assurance, the king sent his son. As this offer was astounding, the king suspected treachery and sent an ambassador to test the queens true intentions. In order to secure her position, she sent a secret letter to their king asking him for a son whom she could marry and make pharaoh. After the death of Akhen-Aton, and the murder (or death) of his successor Tut-Ankh-Amon, his wife (and Akhen-Atons daughter), "Ankh-Esenpa-Aton", attempted a diplomatic coup with the Hittites. This resulted in Egypt loosing control over considerable territory in Syria when aggressors, aided by the Hittites, invaded. ![]() The pharaoh unfortunately neglected them and never replied. International correspondence from the Asian princes in Palestine and Syria (known as the Amarna Letters) were sent to Akhen-Aton and his court requesting help, and warnings of the Hittites growing influence. They started challenging the Egyptian Empire during its decline under the reign of Akhen-Aton (18th dynasty). By the second millennium BC, they became a great power that finally replaced the Babylonian state around 1530 BC. Their rise and hostility with Egypt: The Hittites were a minor nation in Anatolia, who started to penetrate peacefully east and west through monopolizing political power in the Near East. ![]()
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