Episode C3 The Eternal Treaty

Published: May 7, 2021, 12:24 a.m.

b'Synopsis: \\xa0Hattusili III\\u2019s diplomacy with the pharaoh Ramesses II culminates in the world\\u2019s first peace treaty.\\xa0 After his death, his son Tudhaliya IV drives out the Ahhiyawans, then defends northern Syria against Assyrian aggression.\\n\\n\\n\\n\\u201cThe Kings who are my equals in rank are the King of Egypt, the King of Babylonia, the King of Assyria, [and the King of Ahhiyawa]\\u2026Since the King of Assyria is the enemy of My Majesty, he shall likewise be your enemy.\\xa0 Your merchant shall not go to Assyria, and you shall not allow his merchant into your land\\u2026You shall not allow any ship of Ahhiyawa to go to the King of Assyria.\\u201d\\xa0 \\u2013 Treaty Between Tudhaliya IV of Hatti and Shaushga-Muwa, King of Amurru\\n\\n\\n\\nMap of the Late Bronze Age eastern Mediterranean:\\n\\n\\n\\nhttps://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/LBA_Hittite_Map.jpg\\n\\n\\n\\nThe Hittite Royal Family:\\n\\n\\n\\nhttps://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/LBA_Hittite_Family_Tree.jpg\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'