Hattusili III facts for kids

Hattusili III was an important king of the Hittite Empire. He ruled from about 1267 to 1237 BC. He was the fourth and youngest son of King Mursili II.

Hattusili III played a big part in a famous battle called the Battle of Kadesh. This battle happened in 1274 BC against the Egyptians. Hattusili led the Hittite army in this fight.

Peace Treaty with Egypt

After the Battle of Kadesh, King Hattusili III and the Egyptian pharaoh Ramesses II decided to make peace. They signed a special agreement called a peace treaty. This treaty is very important because it is the oldest peace treaty that we still have today!

A Lasting Friendship

The treaty helped create a long period of peace between the Hittite and Egyptian empires. It was based on older Hittite agreements. To make the peace even stronger, Ramesses II married Hattusili's daughter. Years later, he married another Hittite princess. This showed how close the two powerful empires had become.

Images for kids

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  A drawing of the "Apology of Hattusili III," a text where he explains his actions.