Statements (129)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Monarch
gptkb:ancient_Egypt gptkb:historical_figure gptkb:treaty |
gptkbp:aftermath |
gptkb:Treaty_of_Kadesh
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gptkbp:archaeological_findings |
defensive success
Kadesh site excavations |
gptkbp:casualties |
gptkb:unknown
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gptkbp:combat_system |
significant role
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gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Hittites
gptkb:Egyptians |
gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Muwatalli_II
gptkb:Ramses_II |
gptkbp:community_impact |
gptkb:Egypt-Hittite_relations
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gptkbp:conflict |
the ancient Near East
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gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired art and literature
depicted in art and literature |
gptkbp:cultural_practices |
between Egypt and Hittites
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gptkbp:cultural_references |
gptkb:documentaries
gptkb:films gptkb:video_game gptkb:literary_work |
gptkbp:cultural_representation |
in films and documentaries
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gptkbp:date |
1274 BC
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gptkbp:depicted_in |
gptkb:archaeological_site
in Egyptian reliefs |
gptkbp:depicts |
temple reliefs
monumental art |
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations |
peace treaties
peace treaty negotiations |
gptkbp:drivetrain |
advanced for the time
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gptkbp:duration |
one day
approximately 5 days |
gptkbp:focus_area |
Egyptian military studies
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gptkbp:fought_in |
the reign of Ramesses II
Egypt and the Hittites near the Orontes River |
gptkbp:historical_analysis |
ongoing scholarly interest
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gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:political_organization
gptkb:Hittite_Empire gptkb:New_Kingdom_Egypt varied perspectives used to legitimize rule |
gptkbp:historical_debate |
accuracy of accounts
interpretation of outcomes |
gptkbp:historical_figure |
defensive king
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gptkbp:historical_significance |
studied in military history
first recorded battle in history in ancient warfare studies early example of international conflict |
gptkbp:historical_source |
Hittite texts
Hittite records Egyptian inscriptions |
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Kadesh
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gptkbp:influenced |
later military strategies
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gptkbp:is_analyzed_in |
its strategic implications
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gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
popular events
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gptkbp:is_cited_in |
military textbooks
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gptkbp:is_considered |
one of the largest chariot battles in history
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gptkbp:is_critical_for |
the history of warfare.
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gptkbp:is_documented_in |
gptkb:the_Poem_of_Pentaur
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gptkbp:is_involved_in |
over 5,000 chariots
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gptkbp:is_known_for |
chariot tactics
its chariot warfare |
gptkbp:is_often_associated_with |
historical studies
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gptkbp:is_part_of |
the larger conflict between Egypt and the Hittites
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gptkbp:is_studied_in |
gptkb:military_unit
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gptkbp:issues |
archaeological studies
military historians |
gptkbp:key_event |
the New Kingdom period
Egyptian historiography |
gptkbp:landmark |
ancient warfare
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gptkbp:leadership |
gptkb:Muwatalli_II
gptkb:Ramesses_II gptkb:Ramses_II |
gptkbp:legacy |
influenced future military strategies
influenced future military tactics studied in military academies early example of diplomacy symbol of Egyptian power symbol of Hittite resilience |
gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Kadesh
Near Kadesh |
gptkbp:military_strategy |
used by both sides
circular formations aggressive advance |
gptkbp:military_technology |
chariots
infantry tactics use of spies use of formations |
gptkbp:narrative_style |
shaped by the battle's outcome
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gptkbp:notable_allies |
temporary truces
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gptkbp:number_of_races |
over 5,000
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gptkbp:occurs_in |
1274 BC
Egypt and Hittites |
gptkbp:portrayed_by |
heroic leader
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gptkbp:primary_source |
Hittite annals
Royal inscriptions Ramses II's inscriptions Battle reliefs |
gptkbp:propulsion |
gptkb:Egyptian_chariots
advanced for the time Hittite chariots |
gptkbp:reign_end |
gptkb:19th_Dynasty
gptkb:Hittite_Empire gptkb:decisive_victory |
gptkbp:result |
inconclusive
tactical stalemate |
gptkbp:resulted_in |
a stalemate
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gptkbp:retirement_year |
subsequent battles
shift in tactics and strategies |
gptkbp:significance |
the study of ancient history
its military tactics one of the largest chariot battles in history one of the largest chariot battles its scale and tactics |
gptkbp:strategic_importance |
control of trade routes
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gptkbp:subject |
gptkb:archaeological_site
gptkb:military_conflict |
gptkbp:tactics |
flanking maneuvers
defensive positioning chariot warfare ambushes evolved from this battle |
gptkbp:was_a_turning_point_for |
Egyptian military history
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gptkbp:was_aproponent_of |
gptkb:decisive_victory
defensive success |