Ugaritic is an ancient Semitic language that was spoken in the city of Ugarit, located in modern-day Syria. It is known primarily from texts discovered in the 1920s, written in cuneiform script on clay tablets. Ugaritic is significant for its contributions to our understanding of the development of alphabetic writing and its relationship to other Semitic languages, such as Hebrew and Phoenician. The Ugaritic texts include a variety of literary genres, including myths, epics, and religious hymns. These writings provide valuable insights into the culture, religion, and daily life of the Ugaritic people, as well as their interactions with neighboring civilizations in the ancient Near East.