Amar-Sin
Sumerian king, 21st-century BC / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Bur-Sin" redirects here. For the 7th king of the 1st Dynasty of Isin, see Bur-Suen.
Amar-Sin (Akkadian: 𒀭𒀫𒀭𒂗𒍪: DAmarDSîn, "calf of Sîn", the "𒀭" being a silent honorific for "Divine"), initially misread as Bur-Sin (c. 2046–2037 BC middle chronology, or possibly ca. 1982–1973 BC short chronology) was the third ruler of the Ur III Dynasty. He succeeded his father Shulgi (c. 2030–1982 BC). His name translates to 'bull calf of the moon-god'.
Quick Facts Amar-Sin 𒀭𒀫𒀭𒂗𒍪, King of the Neo-Sumerian Empire ...
Amar-Sin 𒀭𒀫𒀭𒂗𒍪 | |
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King of the Neo-Sumerian Empire | |
Reign | c. 2046 BC – 2037 BC
(Middle Chronology) c. 1982 BC – 1973 BC (Short Chronology) |
Predecessor | Shulgi |
Successor | Shu-Sin |
Dynasty | 3rd Dynasty of Ur |
Father | Shulgi |
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