Mitanni
Also known as: Mittani · Hanigalbat · Naharin
Mitanni or Mittani, earlier called Ḫabigalbat in old Babylonian texts, c.
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Regional power competing for control over Retjenu
The Mitanni kingdom was a major rival to Egypt for influence over the northern parts of Retjenu, leading to frequent diplomatic and military friction.
major geopolitical rival and diplomatic partner
The diplomatic correspondence found in the Amarna letters highlights the complex international relations and power struggles between Egypt and the Mitanni Empire during the 18th Dynasty.