Near Latakia · A doorway into writing

Ugarit / Tell Shamra

An ancient Mediterranean city associated with early alphabetic texts.

UNESCO’s Tentative List account connects Ugarit with maritime trade and written tablets. Its tentative status is distinct from World Heritage inscription.

Imagine the port economy and the written records behind the ruins.

Ugarit Corbel.jpg — Place photograph · Disdero · CC BY 3.0

Ugarit Postern P1014261mod.jpg — Place photograph · JYB Devot · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Ugarit / Tell Shamra

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