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Ugarit-Forschungen

Ugarit-Forschungen is a German academic yearbook for the archaeology and ancient studies of Syria-Palestine, central to the field of Ugaritology.

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Overview

Ugarit-Forschungen (Internationales Jahrbuch für die Altertumskunde Syrien-Palästinas, abbreviated UF) is a scholarly yearbook published in Münster, Germany, by Ugarit-Verlag. It was founded by Manfried Dietrich and Oswald Loretz and is currently edited by Valérie Matoïan, Giovanni Mazzini, Wilfred Watson, and Nicolas Wyatt. With 49 volumes to date, it ranks among the most important yearbooks in Ugaritology, the scientific study of the Ugaritic language and the civilization of ancient Ugarit. The journal serves as a major venue for research on the archaeology, history, languages, and cultures of Syria-Palestine in antiquity. It is aimed at scholars and advanced students in ancient Near Eastern studies, biblical studies, and related disciplines. The publication is a product brand of Ugarit-Verlag, a specialist academic publisher based in Münster/Westfalen.

History

Ugarit-Forschungen was founded in Münster by Manfried Dietrich and Oswald Loretz as an international yearbook for the archaeology of Syria-Palestine. It has been published by Ugarit-Verlag in Münster/Westfalen. Over time it grew to 49 volumes and became one of the central publication venues for Ugaritology, the study of the Ugaritic language and the ancient city of Ugarit. The editorial board currently includes Valérie Matoïan, Giovanni Mazzini, Wilfred Watson, and Nicolas Wyatt.

  • Founded by Manfried Dietrich and Oswald Loretz in Münster

  • Reached 49 volumes

  • Current editors: Valérie Matoïan, Giovanni Mazzini, Wilfred Watson, Nicolas Wyatt

Products and positioning

Leading academic yearbook in Ugaritology and ancient Syrian-Palestinian studies.

  • Ugarit-Forschungen annual volumes

    Scholarly yearbook volumes covering Ugaritology and ancient Syrian-Palestinian studies.

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