Damiq-ilīšu
Damiq-ilīšu was king of Isin . He followed his father Sîn-māgir in 1816 BC. On the throne and was the last independent ruler of his dynasty. He had to defend himself against Rim-Sin I of Larsa and previously against Sin-muballit of Babylon , which he ultimately failed. In addition to the annals of these rulers, references to him can be found in the inscriptions of several foundation nails made of clay.
literature
- CJ Gadd: Babylonia c. 2120-1800 BC In Cambridge Ancient History . Volume I / 2, Cambridge 1971, pp. 595ff., Especially pp. 642f.
- Jean-Robert Kupper, Edmond Sollberger: Inscriptions Royales Sumeriens et Akkadiens , Paris 1971, p. 182 f.
- Douglas R. Frayne: Old Babylonian Period (2003-1595 BC) , Toronto 1990, pp. 102-106.
Remarks
- ↑ according to medium chronology
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Sîn-māgir |
King of Isin 1816–1794 BC Chr. |
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| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Damiq-ilīšu |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | last king of the 1st dynasty of Isin |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 19th century BC Chr. |
| DATE OF DEATH | 18th century BC Chr. |