1278 BCE1278 BC—Ramesses II defeats the Shardana sea pirates and nomads on the western frontier.In the 13th century BC.Conflict & Security1278 BC—Ramesses II defeats the Shardana sea pirates and nomads on the western frontier.sourceNearby← 1274 BCE1279 BCE →1281 BCE–1272 BCE1274 BCE1278 BCE1279 BCE1280 BCE