# Learn Ugaritic Cuneiform!

> Educational app for learning Ugaritic cuneiform script and language. (iPhone/iPad app by Ethan Hartzell.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-ugaritic-cuneiform/id1618993541 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ethan Hartzell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1598601070)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 62 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-04-15
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-ugaritic-cuneiform/id1618993541/reviews.md

## What is Learn Ugaritic Cuneiform!?

The Ugaritic cuneiform abjad developed from the more complex Sumerian cuneiform. The Ugaritic language is an extinct Northwest Semitic language, making its closest living relatives Hebrew and Neo-Aramaic varieties such as Syriac and Mandaic.
Each cuneiform sign is displayed with its typical transliteration and Arabic equivalent. In the quiz section, you can specify if you want to quiz yourself against the transliteration or IPA, Syriac, Hebrew, Arabic, or Phoeneician equivalents.
The Ugaritic signs are listed in the Northern order, similar to what is used for Hebrew. There is also a southern alphabetical order more similar to that used for South Arabian languages.
Ugaritic was first discovered on clay in Ugarit, which is today called Ras Al Shamra, Syria. It has 30 letters, and one punctuation mark (a word divider). It was written starting sometime around 1400 BCE for a few hundred years. The phonological value of the letter "s2" is still debated.
Cuneiform has also been used to write Sumerian, Akkadian (another Semitic language), Elamite, Hittite, Hurrian, and even Old Persian.

## Key features

- Cuneiform sign display with transliteration
- Quizzes against transliteration, IPA, Syriac, Hebrew, Arabic, Phoenician
- Northern and Southern alphabetical orders
- Historical context of Ugaritic language
- Information on cuneiform usage in other languages


## Frequently asked questions about Learn Ugaritic Cuneiform!

### What is Learn Ugaritic Cuneiform!?

Learn Ugaritic Cuneiform! is an educational application designed to help users learn the ancient Ugaritic cuneiform script and language. It provides detailed information on cuneiform signs, their transliterations, and historical context.

### What learning methods does Learn Ugaritic Cuneiform! use?

The app displays each cuneiform sign with its transliteration and Arabic equivalent. It also features a quiz section where users can test their knowledge against transliteration, IPA, Syriac, Hebrew, Arabic, or Phoenician equivalents.

### Does Learn Ugaritic Cuneiform! offer different learning orders?

Yes, the app lists Ugaritic signs in both the Northern order, similar to Hebrew, and a Southern alphabetical order, which is more akin to South Arabian languages.

### What is the history behind Ugaritic cuneiform?

Ugaritic cuneiform developed from Sumerian cuneiform and was used for the extinct Northwest Semitic language. It was discovered on clay tablets in Ras Al Shamra, Syria, and dates back to around 1400 BCE.

### Is Learn Ugaritic Cuneiform! suitable for beginners?

The app is designed for anyone interested in learning about Ugaritic cuneiform. Its structured display of signs and quiz features make it accessible for those new to the script.

### What devices does Learn Ugaritic Cuneiform! support?

Learn Ugaritic Cuneiform! is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, indicated by its compatibility with iOS.

### How often is Learn Ugaritic Cuneiform! updated?

The app was last updated on April 15, 2022, with version 1.0. Further update frequency information is not available in the provided data.

### Does Learn Ugaritic Cuneiform! have ads?

No, Learn Ugaritic Cuneiform! is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted learning experience.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2022-04-15

No release notes.

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