In 1928, a farmer ploughing a field in Syria struck a stone tomb that unlocked a lost literary empire

A farmer's plough struck a tomb in Syria in 1928. This led to the discovery of the ancient city of Ugarit. Archaeologists found clay tablets with a unique cuneiform script. This script was one of the earliest alphabets. The city was a vibrant trade hub connecting Egypt, Mesopotamia, and the Aegean world.

In 1928, a farmer ploughing a field in Syria struck a stone tomb that unlocked a lost literary empire
A farmer's plough struck a tomb in Syria in 1928. This led to the discovery of the ancient city of Ugarit. Archaeologists found clay tablets with a unique cuneiform script. This script was one of the earliest alphabets. The city was a vibrant trade hub connecting Egypt, Mesopotamia, and the Aegean world.