Ramses the Great and the Hittite Peace Treaty

In 1259 BCE, after decades of war including the famous Battle of Kadesh, Pharaoh Ramses II and Hittite King Hattusili III negotiated the world's first surviving international peace treaty. This episode explores the diplomatic maneuvering, the silver tablet text, and how this agreement shaped the ancient Near East. Discover the role of the storm god Teshub, the Sun goddess Arinna, and the god Seth in the treaty's divine witnesses. Learn about the Hittite queen Puduhepa's involvement, the extradition clauses, and the marriage alliance that sealed the peace. We also examine the treaty's discovery in Hattusa and its modern resonance — a copy even hangs in the United Nations. Join Lucas and Luna as they unpack the politics, religion, and legacy of this groundbreaking accord. #RamsesII #HittitePeaceTreaty #HattusiliIII #Puduhepa #Kadesh #AncientDiplomacy #Hattusa #Teshub #Arinna #Seth #SilverTablet #Extradition #TreatyOfKadesh #NewKingdomEgypt #BronzeAge #History #FexingoHistory #AncientNearEast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo