In this episode of Empires: Dominance and Legacy, we explore the Hittite Empire, known for its military innovations and significant conflicts with Egypt. The Hittites, emerging around 1600 BCE in Anatolia, rose to prominence under rulers like Hattusili I and Suppiluliuma I. They are renowned for their advancements in chariot warfare and iron weaponry. The episode highlights key events such as the Battle of Kadesh against Pharaoh Ramses II, which ended in a stalemate and led to the first known peace treaty. Despite their eventual decline due to internal strife, economic difficulties, and external invasions, the Hittites left a lasting legacy in military technology, legal systems, and diplomacy.

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