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Ramses II's Diplomatic Archive and the Hittite Peace
In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna move beyond the battlefield glory of Kadesh to examine the administrative machinery that sustained Ramses II’s empire. We explore the contents of the diplomatic archive found at Pi-Ramesses, where clay tablets reveal the intricate web of international relations during the Late Bronze Age. The conversation details how Ramses negotiated with Hattusili III to secure a lasting peace with the Hittite Empire, sending his beloved wife Maathorneferure north as a political bride. We also look at the internal bureaucracy required to maintain such a…
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