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Ramses II
A larger-than-life Ramses II towering over his prisoners and clutching them by the hair. Limestone bas-relief from Memphis, Egypt, 1290–24 bce; in the Egyptian Museum, Cairo.
The Battle of Kadesh was fought in western Syria at the ancient city of Kadesh, which was located on the Orontes River approximately 15 miles (24 km) southwest of Homs.12
Fought in 1275 BCE, this conflict between the forces of Ramses II and the Hittite king Muwatallis was one of the largest chariot battles in history. Although Ramses II sought to recapture the city, the engagement ended in an inconclusive draw, eventually leading to the world's first recorded peace treaty.12