The World's Oldest Peace Treaty

The oldest peace treaty in the world is actually the result of a massive military fail.

You had the Egyptians led by Ramses II fighting the Hittites who had this terrifying iron technology

and advanced three-man chariots. They clashed at the Battle of Kadesh and it was a total

stalemate where neither side could actually win. Instead of wasting more lives,

they did something revolutionary and signed a mutual defense pact. It wasn't just a

ceasefire, it was a full alliance. They realized way back then that diplomacy protects your empire

better than endless war ever could.