The Economic Times

3,400-year-old fragment of worlds oldest peace treaty found in Turkey with a powerful message; here what it reveals

A remarkable discovery has been made in Turkey, where archaeologists have uncovered a 3,400-year-old piece of the Kadesh Peace Treaty. This significant treaty, created between the Egyptian ruler Ramses II and Hittite monarch Hattusili III, encompasses crucial provisions concerning refugees and home protection. Found at the historic Boazky/Hattua site, this fragment was announced on World Peace Day, inspiring further excavations for additional missing sections.