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s of Gina were responsible for the death of

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Amarna letter Gina

Amarna letter 250 records the only mention of Gina. It explains (in passing) the recent killing of Labaya, and the resultant of dealing with his two sons. An excerpt of the mostly complete 60-line letter:

References

* Moran, William L. ''The Amarna Letters.'' Johns Hopkins University Press, 1987, 1992. (softcover, ) Canaanite cities Amarna letters locations Former populated places in Southwest Asia {{AncientNearEast-stub

Amarna letter Gina

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