SyriaUgarit was a major ancient port city at Ras Shamra in northern Syria [1] [2] [3]. The site features a grand royal palace with multiple courtyards, plus two acropolis temples dedicated to Baal and Dagan [1] [2]. Excavations yielded texts in multiple languages with parallels to Hebrew biblical poetry [4] [5] [6]. The city was a vital trade hub [3] [5].
Ugarit
Also known as: 우가리트, 우가리트어, 우가리트인, Oegarit, Ogarita, Ougarit, Ras Šamra, Ras Shamra, Ras-Shamra, Ra's Shamrā, Ugaritas, Ugarite
| Type | City/town/settlement |
|---|---|
| Period | < 4500 BC |
| Country | Syria |
| Coordinates | 35.6023° N, 35.7854° E |