Kadesh Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Kadesh
Kadesh's remains are the ruins at Tell Nebi Mend, about24km (15mi)southwest ofHoms, near al-Qusayr and adjacent to the modern-day Syrian village of Tell al-Nabi Mando. The city is first mentioned in historical records in the archive of Mari in the 18th century BC. as the headquarter of king Ishi-Addu of Qatna who took up residence there. It was a strategic asset (together withMegiddo) coveted byHittitesandEgyptiansalike. Here was fought the Battle of Kadesh between the two empires, in 1274 BC - the earliest battle in recorded history for which details of tactics and formations are known. It is believed to have been the largest chariot battle ever fought, involving between 5,000 and 6,000 chariots in total. Kadesh was destroyed by the invading Sea Peoples in around 1178 BC. However, Hell
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