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Kingdom of Ugarit
Ugarit was a coastal city-kingdom in northern Syria at Ras Shamra, with close ties to the Hittite Empire, of which it later became a vassal. Its tablets reveal the oldest known systematic use of an alphabet. It was destroyed around 1185 BC in the Late Bronze Age collapse.
Key facts
| Dates | c. 1800 – c. 1185 BCE |
|---|---|
| Region | Mesopotamia & Levant |
| Continent | Asia |
| Type | city-state kingdom |
| Capital | Ugarit |
| Religion(s) | Canaanite religion |
Note on dates: The kingdom grew during the Middle and Late Bronze Age; the start date is approximate.
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.