An Egyptian style pool. Chapter 1: A solar eclipse. A solar eclipse did take place in 1192 BC, as described in Eric Cline’s (page 109, 1177 BC). A cuneiform tablet was found in the ruins of Ugarit that described an eclipse. I relocated the eclipse for narrative effect to 1190 BC. In the ancient Near… Continue reading Citations and sources for “Ugarit: Tales from a Lost City”
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Meet the author in an exclusive interview
Janet Tamaren shares her inspiration for "Ugarit: Tales of a Lost City" in this YouTube clip. Come visit the ancient city of Ugarit. The year is 1190 BC. Ugarit is a sophisticated city of trade on the sun-drenched shores of the eastern Mediterranean. It pulses with life, trade, and courtly intrigues. Meet Yoninah, a gifted… Continue reading Meet the author in an exclusive interview