the Remains of Ugarit
North of Latakia, on the low mound of Ras Shamra, lie the weathered remains of Ugarit — a city whose history stretches b...
Read More- Travel to Ras Shamra north of Latakia to explore the archaeological site of Ugarit, one of the most important Bronze Age cities in the Levant
- Walk through the ruins of the ancient royal palace, residential quarters, and temple complexes that once formed a thriving international port
- Learn about Ugarit’s groundbreaking contribution to world history as the birthplace of the earliest known alphabet
- Explore the excavation areas where cuneiform tablets were discovered, revealing myths, trade records, and diplomatic correspondence
- Observe the city’s strategic coastal location, which made it a hub for trade between Anatolia, Mesopotamia, Cyprus, and Egypt
- Enjoy the quiet, open landscape surrounding the ruins, where low stone walls and foundations outline the ancient city’s layout