The world in 1274 BC — what happened that year

8 events the sources record for this year, grouped by region.

What happened

Year 5: Ramesses II organized his infantry and chariot forces and set out on his second campaign. (Breasted, Ancient Records of Egypt ARE III §307)
Year 5, 9th day of the 3rd month: Ramesses II was at Zahi (second campaign). (Breasted, Ancient Records of Egypt ARE III §317-318)
The Hittite king and all the chiefs of Kadesh gathered together with their forces. (Breasted, Ancient Records of Egypt ARE III §320)
Trusting the false report of Shasu scouts, Ramesses camped at Shabtuna northwest of Kadesh; meanwhile the Hittites struck by surprise. (Breasted, Ancient Records of Egypt ARE III §318-325)
Battle of Kadesh: finding himself alone before the enemy, Ramesses flew into a rage and counterattacked (in his own words). (Breasted, Ancient Records of Egypt ARE III §326-327)
Reinforcements (new troops) arrived and drove off the enemy; the camp was defended. (Breasted, Ancient Records of Egypt ARE III §339-340)
Ramesses brought in the prisoners he had taken with the sword in the land of Keta. (Breasted, Ancient Records of Egypt ARE III §342)
After recovering Palestine, Ramesses II advanced into Naharin (northern Syria) (Breasted's commentary). (Breasted, Ancient Records of Egypt ARE III §363)