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Ramses II's Diplomatic Wives: The Hittite Princess
After the Battle of Kadesh, Ramses II did not conquer his rival; he married him. This episode explores the profound diplomatic marriage between Ramses II and Maathorneferure, daughter of Hittite King Hattusili III. We examine how this union cemented the first known peace treaty in history, effectively ending centuries of warfare between Egypt and the Hittite Empire. Through the lens of royal correspondence and religious syncretism, we see how a foreign princess was integrated into the Egyptian court, adopting local names and divine associations to solidify the political alliance. We also look…
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