Who won the Battle of Kadesh? The clash between the two mighty kingdoms of Hatti and Egypt which was said to have occurred on the banks of the Orontes in Syria on the May of 1274 BC, is considered by historians to be the earliest battle which can be reliably reconstructed in detail through various records from both sides of the of the battle. The evidence from various sources suggests that Ramesess the Great, of the Egyptians had emerged victorious in the decisive battle of Syria, but by pure fortuity. However, a peace treaty signed by Ramesess II subsequent to the battle, all but negates the nature of the victory. Who did in that case win the battle of Kadesh"

First and foremost, it is essential to define the meaning of `winning' in order to ascertain the `winner' at Quadesh. In terms of martial implications, winning may necessitate achieving...