Surata (Akka mayor)

Surata was the Ruler of Akka (Akko; Acre, Israel) during the Amarna Period in the Late Bronze Age.

He ruled the city of Akko during the Amarna Period in the reigns of Akhenaten and Tutankhamen.

[1] Amarna Letter EA 232 was written by Surata to the King of Egypt (unnamed).

In Amarna Letter EA 245, he is known for letting the rebel Labaya of Shechem go in exchange for silver.

In Amarna Letter EA 366, Suwardata of Gath informs the King of Egypt (unnamed) of hostilities against the habiru.