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1274 BCE

1274 BCE in world history: 4 events. 55 recorded states existed that year.

Events

  1. Battle

    Battle of Kadesh

    The Battle of Kadesh was fought in 1274 BCE near Kadesh on the Orontes River in Syria between the Egyptian pharaoh Ramesses II and the Hittite king Muwatalli II.

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In the profiles

  • Egyptian Empire New KingdomRamesses II fights the Hittite king Muwatalli II to a draw at the Battle of Kadesh
  • Hittite EmpireMuwatalli II fights Ramesses II at Kadesh, perhaps the largest chariot battle of antiquity
  • Kingdom of UgaritUgaritic troops fight for the Hittites at the Battle of Kadesh

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