Untaš-Napiriša
Untaš-Napiriša was a king of Elam who lived around 1275 to 1240 BC. Ruled. He was the son of I. Humban- numena , his predecessor, and his wife, whose name is not known, but a daughter of the Babylonian king I. Kurigalzu was. One or even the main wife of Untaš-Napiriša with the name Napir-Asu is known from an almost life-size bronze statue that was found in Susa . She was possibly the daughter of the Babylonian king Burna-buriaš II. This bronze sculpture is now considered one of the main works of Elamite art.
Untaš-Napiriša renovated many temples in Elam, including 20 in the old capital Susa alone. These include the Temple of Pinikir , in which he also donated a golden statue of Pinikir, and the Temple of Inšušinak , where he expanded the ziggurat .
His most significant act, however, was the establishment of the new capital Dur-Untaš , today's Tschoga Zanbil . The ruler was apparently buried here, at least there were underground tombs in one of the city's palaces, which could very well have been intended for the ruler and his family.
Individual evidence
literature
- DT Potts: The Archeology of Elam . Cambridge University Press, Cambridge 1999, pp. 205-230.
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Ḫumban-numena I. |
King of Elam Igiḫalkiden |
Unpaḫaš-Napiriša |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Untaš-Napiriša |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Untash Napirisha |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | King of Elam |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 14th century BC Chr. |
| DATE OF DEATH | 13th century BC Chr. |