It included non-aggression, recognition of borders, and mutual assistance; a copy is displayed at the UN building. It is an early example of two superpowers ending a conflict through diplomacy between equals.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Treaty of Kadesh?
- The treaty signed between Egypt and the Hittites around 1259 BCE, following the Battle of Kadesh, is the oldest known written peace and alliance treaty whose text has survived to the present.
- When did Treaty of Kadesh happen?
- 1259 BCE
- Where did Treaty of Kadesh take place?
- Kadeş, Suriye