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The last letters from Ugarit

DocumentThe city's last years, early 12th century BC

Letters to and from Ugarit's last king that report enemy ships on the coast and appeal for help. No free scan or photograph of these particular tablets was found in this pass; editions are in the Ras Shamra publications cited by Cline.

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Where it was made

NicosiaAleppoAdanaGaziantepHomsAntalyaṬarābulus1Ugarit200 kmDamascusAleppoAdanaGaziantep1200 km

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Mysteries Department. (2026). The last letters from Ugarit [Artifact ART0D4658A25EYG]. https://mysteriesdept.com/r/ART0D4658A25EYG
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