Aḫuni
Aḫuni was between about 875 and 855 BC. King of Til-Barsip , the capital of the Principality of Bit Adini . He is first mentioned in the Assyrian sources when he had to pay tribute to the Assyrian great king after the destruction of Kaprabu by Aššur-nasir-apli II . Bit Adini, supported by other local rulers, continued his resistance against the Assyrians, which was first introduced by Sulmanu-ašared III. could finally break. Sulmanu-ašared III. Bit Adini besieged initially unsuccessfully, was able to 857 BC. BC, however, put Auni to flight, whereupon Til-Barsip was converted into an Assyrian administrative center called Kar Šulmanu-ašared . 855 BC The Assyrian ruler led another campaign against Aḫuni, who was staying in a fortress on the other side of the Euphrates . Aḫuni was defeated, captured and deported to Aššur ; his whereabouts are unclear.
literature
- G. Leick: Who's who in the Ancient Near East. Routledge, London / New York 2002, ISBN 0-203-28747-9 , p. 8.
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Son of Ariyahina | King of Mašuwari / Bit Adini 875–855 BC Chr. |
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| personal data | |
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| SURNAME | Aḫuni |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | King of Til-Barsip |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 9th century BC Chr. |
| DATE OF DEATH | 9th century BC Chr. |