Title
Illustration from a nineteenth century edition of 'Robinson Crusoe' a novel by Daniel Defoe.
Caption
The Battle of Kadesh (Qadesh) between the Egyptian Empire under Ramesses II and the Hittite Empire under Muwatalli II at the city of Kadesh on the Orontes River, near the modern Syrian-Lebanese border dated to 1274 BC. It was the largest chariot battle ever fought, involving perhaps 5,000–6,000 chariots
Date
13th century BC
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP17A32_207
License type
Rights managed
Available size
60,0Mb (4,8Mb) / 22,1in x 10,5in / 6632 x 3162 (300dpi)