Ammurapi

AncientEmperorUgarit-1215 — -1185

Last king of Ugarit, destroyed by Sea Peoples.

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Quick Facts

Born

1215 BCE

Died

1185 BCE

Country

Ugarit

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)10

Political (20%)28

Influence (20%)45

Legacy (20%)36

Leadership (15%)45

Strategy (15%)40

Total Score36.0

Ammurapi — Complete Timeline

1185 BC

Destruction of Ugarit by the Sea PeoplesWar

Ammurapi was the last king of Ugarit when the city was destroyed by the Sea Peoples, a confederation of maritime raiders. The attack occurred during a period of widespread collapse in the Late Bronze Age, leading to the abandonment of Ugarit and the end of its kingdom.

Sea PeoplesCollapseUgarit

Impact: regionaltragic

Plea for Help to the King of AlasiyaPolitical Action◆ Major

Ammurapi sent a desperate letter to the king of Alasiya (Cyprus) requesting military aid against the approaching Sea Peoples. The letter, found in the Ugarit archives, reveals the urgency of the threat and the lack of effective response from allies, preceding the city's fall.

DiplomacySea PeoplesCrisis

Impact: regionaltragic