Muwatalli II was the eldest son of Mursili II and Queen Gassulawiya, and he had several siblings.
10 Facts About Muwatalli II
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Muwatalli II is best known for relocating the Hittite capital to Tarhuntassa, appointing his brother Hattusili as governor in Hattusa, and fighting Ramesses II in the Battle of Kadesh.
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The second theory of why Muwatalli II moved his capital south is for religious reasons.
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Muwatalli II introduces a new motif for seals that is followed by all the Hittite kings that rule after him: the Umarmungsszene.
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The relief of Muwatalli II is located near Sirkeli Hoyuk, which is one of the largest settlement mounds in Plain Cilicia.
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Muwatalli II wears a long robe and, in his left hand, he holds the kalmus.
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Muwatalli II became the king of Hatti after the death of his father Muwatalli II, but was overthrown 7 years later by his uncle Hattusili III.
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Muwatalli II is best known as the Hittite ruler who fought Ramesses II to a standstill at the Battle of Kadesh.
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The second thing that makes this battle noteworthy is the tactics that Muwatalli II used against the Egyptian Army.
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Sometime later, other Hittite scouts were caught, and Ramesses II discovered the ruse: Muwatalli II was right outside of Kadesh with his forces.