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The oldest known international peace treaty is the Kadesh Peace Treaty, which was signed by Hattusilli III, King of the Hittites, and Ramses II, Pharaoh of the Egyptians, in 1269 BC.

The treaty was a result of the Battle of Kadesh, which took place in 1274 BC between the Hittites and the Egyptians

The treaty is significant because it is the earliest example of any written international agreement of any kind and is based on the principle of equality between the two powers

The treaty was engraved in hieroglyphics on the walls of two temples in Egypt and was also copied onto clay tablets, one of which is the oldest surviving peace treaty

The treaty proclaimed that both sides would remain at peace forever, binding the children and grandchildren of the parties

The treaty also included a binding oath commitment before a thousand gods, male and female, and a curse for the oath-breaker

The Kadesh Peace Treaty is a valuable document in the history of diplomacy and a testament to the importance of peaceful relations between nations.

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What was the treaty signed by Hittites, and Ramses II which is also known as known international peace treaty?

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