Kadesh: Ramses' Greatest Gamble at the Battle of Kadesh

In the fifth year of his reign, Ramses the Great faced the most dangerous moment of his life: the Battle of Kadesh. This episode dives into the ambush by Hittite king Muwatalli II, Ramses' near capture, his desperate prayer to Amun, and the dramatic arrival of the Ne'arin reinforcements. We examine the two ancient Egyptian accounts—the Poem and the Bulletin—and the Hittite letters that tell a different story. Was Kadesh a victory, a draw, or a clever propaganda masterpiece? Join Lucas and Luna as they untangle the facts from the reliefs, the chariot tactics, and the legacy of a battle that Ramses made sure no one would forget. #BattleOfKadesh #RamsesTheGreat #Hittites #MuwatalliII #Ne'arin #KadeshPoem #KadeshBulletin #AncientEgypt #ChariotWarfare #Amun #Propaganda #Syria #OrontesRiver #NewKingdom #19thDynasty #MilitaryHistory #FexingoHistory #History Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo