Saʿumu
| Saʿumu | |
|---|---|
| King of Mari | |
| Reign | c. 2416-2400 BC Middle Chronology |
| Predecessor | Ansud |
| Successor | Išhtup-Išar |
| King of Mari | |
Saʿumu was a king (Lugal) of the second Mariote kingdom who reigned c. 2416-2400 BC.[1] Some scholars, such as Joseph Martin Pagan, interpreted the king's name as derived from the root "ś-y-m", a cognate of the Akkadian word "šâmu-m", meaning "to buy".[2]
In a letter written by the later Mariote king Enna-Dagan, Saʿumu is attested launching a major attack on the Eblaites.[3] The king's campaigns recorded in the letter were concentrated in the middle Euphrates valley east of Emar,[4] where he defeated the cities of Tibalat and Ilwani, leaving ruins in the mountainous area of Angai.[3] Saʿumu continued his war defeating the cities of Ra'ak, Nirum,[note 1] Ashaldu and Badul, leaving ruins in the borders of Nahal's region.[3]
| King Saʿumu of Mari | ||
| Regnal titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Ansud |
King of Mari 2416-2400 BC |
Succeeded by Išhtup-Išar |
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Citations
- ↑ William J. Hamblin (2006). Warfare in the Ancient Near East to 1600 BC. p. 242.
- ↑ Douglas Frayne (2008). Pre-Sargonic Period: Early Periods, Volume 1 (2700-2350 BC). p. 761.
- 1 2 3 Mario Liverani (2013). The Ancient Near East: History, Society and Economy. p. 119.
- ↑ Douglas Frayne (2008). Pre-Sargonic Period: Early Periods, Volume 1 (2700-2350 BC). p. 762.
- ↑ Douglas Frayne (2008). Pre-Sargonic Period: Early Periods, Volume 1 (2700-2350 BC). p. 756.
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