Abdi-Aširta
Abdi-Aširta (also Abdi-Aschirta or Abdi-Ašratu ) is a prince of Amurru known from the Amarna letters , who lived around 1380 BC. . BC ruled. He was primarily responsible for the security of the ancient Egyptian provincial capital, Sumuru . With Rib-Addi he fought for supremacy in Amurru and took the towns of Ambia , Sigata , Irqata and Batruna against it . Abdi-Aširta is also said to have murdered several city princes and planned an assassination attempt on Rib-Addi. Little is known about its end. He was succeeded by his sons Pubaḫla , Niqmepa and Aziru .
literature
- Wolfgang Helck : Abdi-Aširta. In: Wolfgang Helck (Hrsg.): Lexikon der Ägyptologie (LÄ). Volume I, Harrassowitz, Wiesbaden 1975, ISBN 3-447-01670-1 , Sp. 2.
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Prince of Amurru around 1380 BC Chr. |
Aziru |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Abdi-Aširta |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Abdi-Ashirta; Abdi-Ashratu |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Prince of Amurru |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 15th century BC Chr. |
| DATE OF DEATH | 14th century BC Chr. |