Ibbi-Sin | king of Ur | Britannica (original) (raw)

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history of Mesopotamia

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  In history of Mesopotamia: The 3rd dynasty of Ur
  Amar-Su’ena, Shu-Sin, and Ibbi-Sin, this dynasty lasted for a century (c. 2112–c. 2004). Ur-Nammu was at first “governor” of the city of Ur under Utu-hegal. How he became king is not known, but there may well be some parallels between his rise and the career of Ishbi-Erra of…
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  In history of Mesopotamia: Ur III in decline
  Ibbi-Sin was waging war in Elam when an ambitious rival came forward in the person of Ishbi-Erra from Mari, presumably a general or high official. By emphasizing to the utmost the danger threatening from the Amorites, Ishbi-Erra urged the king to entrust to him the…
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