Ammunira

Ammunira was a king of Ugarit, ruling during the Late Bronze Age. He is believed to have reigned sometime in the 13th century BCE. He is known primarily from cuneiform tablets discovered at Ugarit (modern Ras Shamra, Syria), which provide insights into the political and administrative affairs of the kingdom.

While specific details about Ammunira's reign are scarce compared to those of some other Ugaritic kings, the texts mention him in connection with various administrative matters, including land grants and legal proceedings. He is typically placed in the later part of the Ugaritic royal sequence, preceding the better-known kings Niqmaddu III and Ibiranu.

The discovery of Ammunira's name on seals and other artifacts has helped scholars reconstruct the chronology of the Ugaritic monarchy. His reign is of significance for understanding the socio-political context of Ugarit, a vital center of trade and culture that played a crucial role in the interaction between the Hittite, Egyptian, and Mesopotamian civilizations. The disruption and eventual collapse of Ugaritic society, believed to be linked to the Late Bronze Age collapse, occurred not long after his reign.