Ishme-Dagan

picture info	Ishme-Dagan Ishme-Dagan ( akk, , Diš-me- Dda-gan, ''Išme-Dagān''; ''fl.'' ''c.'' 1889 BC — ''c.'' 1871 BC by the short chronology of the ancient near east) was the 4th king of the First Dynasty of Isin, according to the "''Sumerian King List''" (''SKL''). Also according to the ''SKL'': he was both the son and successor of Iddin-Dagān. Lipit-Ištar then succeeded Išme-Dagān. Išme-Dagān was one of the kings to restore the Ekur. File:Stamped brick with the name of Ishme-Dagan, king of Isin, Isin-Larsa Period, from Ur, currently housed in the British Museum.jpg, Stamped brick with the name of Ishme-Dagan, king of Isin, Isin-Larsa Period, from Ur, British Museum See also * Isin * Sumer * Amorites * History of Sumer * Sumerian people Sumerian or Sumerians may refer to: * Sumer, an ancient civilization Sumerian language Sumerian art Sumerian architecture Sumerian literature ** Cuneiform script, used in Sumerian writing * Sumerian Records, an American record label ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	First Dynasty Of Isin The Dynasty of Isin refers to the final ruling dynasty listed on the ''Sumerian King List'' (''SKL''). The list of the Kings Isin with the length of their reigns, also appears on a cuneiform document listing the kings of Ur and Isin, the ''List of Reigns of Kings of Ur and Isin'' (MS 1686). The dynasty was situated within the ancient city of Isin (today known as the archaeological site of Ishan al-Bahriyat). It is believed to have flourished circa 1953—1717 BCE according to the short chronology timeline of the ancient Near East. It was preceded on the ''Sumerian King List'' by the Third Dynasty of Ur. The Dynasty of Isin is often associated with the nearby and contemporary dynasty of Larsa (1961-1674 BC), and they are often regrouped for periodization purposes under the name " Isin-Larsa period". Both dynasties were succeeded by the First Babylonian Empire. History Reign of Ishbi-Erra Ishbi-Erra (''fl.'' ''c.'' 1953—1920 BCE by the short chronology) was the founder of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Iddin-Dagan Iddin-Dagan ( akk, , Di-din- Dda-gan), ''fl.'' ''c.'' 1910 BC — ''c.'' 1890 BC by the short chronology or ''c.'' 1975 BC — ''c.'' 1954 BC by the middle chronology) was the 3rd king of the dynasty of Isin. Iddin-Dagan was preceded by his father Shu-Ilishu. Išme-Dagān then succeeded Iddin-Dagan. Iddin-Dagan reigned for 21 years (according to the ''Sumerian King List''.)''Sumerian King List'' extant in 16 copies. He is best known for his participation in the sacred marriage rite and the sexually-explicit hymn that described it. Biography His titles included: “Mighty King” — “King of Isin” — “King of Ur” — “King of the Land of Sumer and Akkad.”''lugal-kala-ga'', ''lugal-i-si-in-''KI''-ga'' (''lugal-''KI''-úri-ma''), ''lugal-''KI''-en-gi-''KI''-uri-ke''4. The first year name recorded on a receipt for flour and datesTablet UM 55-21-102, University Museum, Philadelphia. reads: “Year Iddin-Dagān (was) king and (his) daughter Matum-Niatum (“the land ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]