Ramses II and the Forgotten Battle of Dapur

Ramses the Great: Egypt's Most Powerful Pharaoh — Fexingo History · Oct 28, 2026 · 8m · transcript

While the Battle of Kadesh dominates the history books, Ramses II’s military campaigns extended far into the Levant, particularly against the Hittite stronghold at Dapur. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the lesser-known siege of Dapur in year nine of Ramses’ reign, a conflict that revealed the logistical limits of Egyptian power and the resilience of the Hittite-Mitanni coalition. We examine the topography of the Orontes Valley, the role of chariot warfare in mountainous terrain, and how this engagement shaped the eventual peace treaties with Hatti. The conversation also touches on…