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Fragment of oldest known peace treaty found in Turkey

Archaeologists in Turkey have reported the discovery of a fragment of the world's oldest known peace treaty, the Egyptian-Hittite agreement dating back more than 3,000 years. The find, described as traces of peace 'thousands of years old', is drawing attention for shedding light on early diplomacy between ancient empires. Details of exactly where the fragment was found and its condition remain limited so far.

Why now: The discovery of a rare physical fragment of the earliest known peace treaty is a significant archaeological find generating wide interest.

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