Events with tag - Chariot Warfare

April 19, 1458 BC

Battle of Megiddo

The Battle of Megiddo in 1457 BCE marked the first reliably documented battle in world history, where Pharaoh Thutmose III led Egyptian forces against a coalition of 330 Canaanite cities, resulting in a decisive victory that established Egyptian dominance in the Levant region.

June 15, 1291 BC

Battle of Qadesh (1290 BCE)

The Battle of Qadesh was a pivotal military confrontation between Ancient Egypt under Pharaoh Seti I and the Hittite Empire led by King Muwatalli II. The battle took place near the strategic city of Qadesh, resulting in Egyptian victory and reshaping the power dynamics in the ancient Near East.

May 15, 1275 BC

Battle of Kadesh

The Battle of Kadesh was one of the largest chariot battles in history, fought between Egyptian forces under Ramesses II and the Hittite army led by Muwatalli II in 1274 BCE. The battle resulted in a stalemate but led to the world's first known peace treaty.