Turkey uncovers new fragment of oldest known peace treaty between Egypt and Hittites
The fragment, found at the ancient Hittite capital of Hattusha, contains provisions on people fleeing between Egypt and Hatti and the protection of their homes
Assessment
A new piece of the oldest known peace treaty has surfaced in Turkey. The fragment deals with the mechanics of international relations, specifically how the two empires handled refugees and property protections. This discovery gives archaeologists and historians a more concrete look at how Bronze Age powers actually governed their peace. The next news will likely be what else the site yields.