It is regarded as the first major pitched battle in history for which a detailed record was kept; both sides claimed victory, but no decisive outcome emerged. The battle determined the balance and borders of the two great powers in the Near East.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Battle of Kadesh?
- Around 1274 BCE, the armies of Egypt (Ramesses II) and the Hittite Empire (Muwatalli II) clashed at Kadesh on the bank of the Orontes River in present-day Syria.
- When did Battle of Kadesh happen?
- 1274 BCE
- Where did Battle of Kadesh take place?
- Kadeş, Suriye