1258 BCEReputable sourceWell documented
The Egyptian–Hittite Peace Treaty
On the timeline · around 1258 BCE ·
What happened
About sixteen years after Kadesh, Ramesses II and the Hittite king Hattusili III signed a formal peace treaty ending the long conflict and pledging mutual defense and the return of fugitives. Copies survive in both Egyptian and Hittite versions.
Why it matters
It is the earliest peace treaty whose full text survives — a landmark in the history of diplomacy.
Sources
- World History Encyclopedia. The Battle of Kadesh & the First Peace Treaty · Reputable source