The Battle of Kadesh (1274 BC) | Largest Chariot War & World’s First Peace Treaty Explained

Описание: The Battle of Kadesh (1274 BC) | Largest Chariot War & World’s First Peace Treaty Explained
ravel back to 1274 BC and witness one of the most decisive clashes in ancient history — The Battle of Kadesh, the largest chariot battle ever fought. This epic confrontation between New Kingdom Egypt, led by Pharaoh Ramesses II, and the mighty Hittite Empire under King Muwatalli II, reshaped the political landscape of the Ancient Near East.

Fought near the Orontes River in modern-day Syria, the Battle of Kadesh was a masterclass in Bronze Age warfare, military deception, and battlefield propaganda. This documentary explores how a catastrophic intelligence failure involving Shasu spies nearly destroyed the Egyptian army, leading to the ambush of the Division of Ra and a desperate counter-attack by Ramesses himself.

Discover how Egyptian and Hittite chariot tactics differed, from lightweight Egyptian chariots armed with the composite bow to the heavier Hittite three-man chariots designed for shock warfare. Learn about elite units such as the Sherden Guard, the arrival of the mysterious Nearin reinforcements, and how Ramesses survived overwhelming odds.

We also analyze the Poem of Pentaur, one of history’s earliest examples of war propaganda, carved into temple walls at Abu Simbel and Karnak, portraying Ramesses as a lone hero against thousands of enemies.

Finally, explore the aftermath of the battle — the historic Silver Treaty (Eternal Treaty) between Egypt and the Hittites, signed under Hattusili III, recognized as the first recorded peace treaty in human history and a foundation for international diplomacy and early international law.

From ancient military strategy and logistics to diplomacy, archaeology, and the Late Bronze Age collapse, this is the definitive documentary on the battle that changed the ancient world forever.

Timestamps (SEO-Structured)

00:00 – The Battle of Kadesh Begins
01:28 – Bronze Age Geopolitics & Superpower Rivalry
03:10 – The Four Egyptian Divisions Explained
04:45 – Hittite Chariot Design & Battlefield Strategy
06:15 – Intelligence Failure and the Shasu Spies
08:05 – Ambush at Kadesh: Destruction of the Ra Division
10:12 – Ramesses II’s Counter-Charge & Nearin Reinforcements
12:30 – The Poem of Pentaur and War Propaganda
14:50 – The Silver Treaty: World’s First Peace Agreement
17:15 – Legacy of Kadesh & The Bronze Age Collapse

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