Ammittamru I

Ammittamru I (known in some sources as Amishtammru I or Amistammru I, Ammîstamri) was a king of the ancient Syrian city of Ugarit who ruled c. 1350 BC.

Reign Relations with Mitanni Prior to the Great Syrian Wars by Suppiluliuma I of Hatti, most of northern Syria west of the Euphrates was controlled by Tushratta of Mitanni. During the wars, the Syrian states rebelled against Hittite control. Ugarit was among the states providing less resistance. After the war, the Syrian states became vassals of Hatti.

Relations with Egypt In Amarna Letter EA 45, Ammittamru I writes to the King of Egypt seeking support. The king of Egypt is variously thought to be the late reign of Amenhotep III or in the first years of Akhenaten.

Note: The reference to "Amun" and "gods of Egypt" indicates that this letter can be dated before or after the introduction of Aten-worship by Akhenaten.

Relations with Hatti As Tushratta of Mitanni lost his control of the land west of the Euphrates, and Suppiluliuma I tried to gain control, the Syrian city-states mobilized a resistance and sought the support of Egypt.

Succession After his death (c.1350 BCE), he was succeeded by his son, Niqmaddu II, who concluded a treaty with Suppiluliuma I.