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Fragment of world's oldest peace treaty unearthed in Turkey

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What happened

Archaeologists excavating in the ancient Hittite capital of Hattusha have uncovered a fragment of the world's oldest peace treaty, signed around 1269 B.C.

Key facts

  • Archaeologists excavating in the ancient Hittite capital of Hattusha have uncovered a fragment of the world's oldest peace treaty, signed around 1269 B.C.
  • Reported by Live Science and published Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:57:51 UTC.

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