Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
gptkb:Treaty_of_Kadesh
|
| gptkbp:chariots_used |
gptkb:Egyptian_chariots
Hittite chariots |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Hittites
gptkb:Egyptians |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Influenced later military tactics
|
| gptkbp:cultural_representation |
gptkb:Documentaries
gptkb:Films Books |
| gptkbp:date |
c. 1274 BC
|
| gptkbp:depicts |
gptkb:Reliefs_at_Abu_Simbel
gptkb:Temple_of_Karnak |
| gptkbp:historical_interpretation |
Symbol of Egyptian power
Symbol of Hittite resilience |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Military innovation
Early example of diplomacy |
| gptkbp:historical_source |
Hittite records
Egyptian inscriptions |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Battle of Kadesh
|
| gptkbp:issues |
Archaeological research
Military history Historical analysis |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Influence on future battles
First recorded peace treaty |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Kadesh
|
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
Chariot warfare
|
| gptkbp:notable_figures |
gptkb:Muwatalli_II
gptkb:Ramesses_II |
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
" The chariots clashed like thunder."
" The gods favored the brave." " The Hittites were defeated, but the battle was not a clear victory." " We fought like lions, but the outcome was uncertain." " The battle was fought in the year 5 of the reign of Ramesses II." |
| gptkbp:political_impact |
gptkb:Egyptian-Hittite_rivalry
|
| gptkbp:primary_source |
Hittite annals
Ramesses II's account |
| gptkbp:result |
Inconclusive
|
| gptkbp:significance |
One of the largest chariot battles in history
|
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Territorial expansion
Control of trade routes |
| gptkbp:strength |
Egyptian forces estimated at 20,000
Hittite forces estimated at 40,000 |
| gptkbp:tactics |
Surprise attack
|
| gptkbp:terrain |
Orontes River valley
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Ramses_II
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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