Ugarit, Ancient city near Mediterranean coast in Latakia, Syria.
The ruins of Ugarit include temples, residential structures, and administrative buildings, spreading across multiple levels of archaeological excavations at Ras Shamra.
Excavations that started in 1929 revealed continuous settlement from 6000 BC until its destruction around 1190 BC by forces identified as Sea Peoples.
The site produced thousands of cuneiform tablets written in Ugaritic script, documenting administrative records, myths, and diplomatic correspondence with Egypt and Hittite Empire.
The archaeological site lies 11 kilometers north of modern Latakia, accessible through guided tours that showcase the remains of the royal palace.
Archaeologists discovered a dual writing system at Ugarit, using both Akkadian and local Northwest Semitic languages for administrative and literary purposes.
Location: Latakia Governorate
Location: Phoenicia
Inception: 7 Millenium BCE
GPS coordinates: 35.60194,35.78556
Latest update: November 10, 2025 12:52
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