What the oldest peace treaty in the world teaches us

(Cluster of Excellence "Religion and Politics") Today's peace symbols go back to antiquity -- According to archaeologists, peace images were widespread, especially during wars, despite glorification of war -- Oldest peace treaty attests to long negotiations instead of triumphant victory -- Bronze-colored statue of Eirene shown for the first time -- International Peace Conference of the Cluster of Excellence "Religion and Politics" in May presents new research - Exhibition "Peace. From Antiquity to the Present Day" at five locations in Münster

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