In Ancient Egypt, the Amarna Period (c. 1350 BC) saw diplomatic correspondence sent to the city of Akhetaten (Amarna), providing valuable insights into the political situations at the time.
The Amarna Letter EA 248 (EA 248) is a fragmented letter by Yashdata, a displaced ruler, to the Pharaoh, also mentioning Biridiya of Megiddo.
[9-22] May the king, my lord, know that everything the king, my [l]ord, gave to [his] servant, the men of Than[ak]a [have m]ade off with; they have slaughtered my oxen and driven me away.
May the King, my lord, take cognizance of his servant.
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