kadesh

Ramesses II was one of the longest-reigning and most successful pharaohs of the New Kingdom, although accused of exaggerating much of his achievements, he managed to bring Egyptian power to it's peak, defeating the Hittites and Canaanite princes in several campaigns, and inaugurating several...

"That vile town of Kadesh." Detail from the War scenes. On the ramparts of the citadel, the citizens despair in the face of defeat. - Source: The Karnak Great Hypostyle Hall Project 1284 BC Year 4 King of Upper and Lower Egypt, Menmatre. 3rd month of the second season, day 4. Lo, his majesty...