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Scientists discover fragment of the world’s oldest peace treaty

Archaeologists in Turkey have uncovered a fragment of a clay tablet containing the text of the Kadesh peace treaty. This document, signed between Ancient Egypt and the Hittite kingdom, is considered the oldest known international peace treaty.

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  • Archaeologists discovered a fragment of a clay tablet in Turkey.
  • The tablet contains the text of the Kadesh peace treaty.
  • The treaty was signed between Ancient Egypt and the Hittite kingdom.
  • This document dates back to approximately the 13th century BC.
  • The find was made during excavations in Büyükkale.
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    Археологи знайшли фрагмент найдавнішого мирного договору у світі | Головне в Україні

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