The Oldest Known Melody c.1400 BC: Hurrian Hymn

This is the oldest known written melody in human history, discovered on a clay tablet in Ugarit. It offers a rare glimpse into ancient musical tradition and the spirit of a long-lost civilisation. This lyre arrangement revives its timeless sound, echoing across thousands of years and connecting us to a distant past.

The Oldest known musical melody performed by the very talented Michael Levy on the Lyre. This ancient musical fragment dates back to 1400 B.C.E. and was discovered in the 1950’s in Ugarit, Syria. It was interpreted by Dr. Richard Dumbrill. He wrote a book entitled “The archaeo musicology of the ancient near east.”

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