The Battle of Kadesh
21x11.5 inches (Tablet)
22x12.5 inches (Tablet + Stand)
Egyptian hieroglyph & pictograph panel created on real black slate. Depicts the famous King Ramses Kadesh battle scene. Resolved to pursue the expansionist policy introduced by his father, Seti I, Ramses II invaded Hittite territories in Palestine and pushed on into Syria resulting in the Battle of Kadesh. a major battle between the Egyptians and the Hittites under Muwatallis, southwest of Hims, on the Orontes River. In one of the world’s largest chariot battles, fought beside the Orontes River, Pharaoh Ramses II sought to wrest Syria from the Hittites and recapture the Hittite-held city of Kadesh. There was a day of carnage as some 5,000 chariots charged into the fray, but no outright victor. The battle led to the world’s first recorded peace treaty.
ANCIENT RELICA SERIES
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Each artwork from the Ancient Relica Series is created to be visually and tactically exciting. The heavy cold feel of the black slate and rough edges drives a sense of discovery. You just can't get this feeling from books or pictures... you need to feel.... let your eyes feel. Experience what it's like to explore the details of these ancient hieroglyphs, pictographs and petroglyphs up close and personal. Our goal is to give you profoundness and discovery - like when such sites were first uncovered. Each Artwork is completely unique and are modeled after the original inscriptions and images. These relics you CAN touch! Discover your World!
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Created to display on included wood stand or handheld for close inspection. This image is representative of the next one we create. Each is completely unique but similar to picture and dimensions. Message for a current picture of the available one if desired. Made to wow, Made by hand, Made in Austin, Texas USA.