Episode 2: Ramses II, the battle of Qadesh

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1274 BC, Qadesh, the Egyptian pharaoh Ramses II and the great Hittite king Muwatalli II clash in one of the greatest battles of antiquity. Spies, surprise attacks, reversals of fortune, exploits... That’s a scenario worthy of Hollywood. When it's over, Ramses claims victory, but so does his enemy! From the magnificent temple of Abu Simbel to that of Karnak, from the Ramesseum to Hattusa, discover the battle that founded the reign and eternal glory of the most famous of pharaohs...

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