Naram-Sin of Akkad
Ruler of the Akkadian Empire (c. 2254–2218 BC) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Naram-Sin, also transcribed Narām-Sîn or Naram-Suen (Akkadian: 𒀭𒈾𒊏𒄠𒀭𒂗𒍪: DNa-ra-am DSîn, meaning "Beloved of the Moon God Sîn", the "𒀭" a determinative marking the name of a god), was a ruler of the Akkadian Empire, who reigned c. 2254–2218 BC (middle chronology), and was the third successor and grandson of King Sargon of Akkad. Under Naram-Sin the empire reached its maximum extent. He was the first Mesopotamian king known to have claimed divinity for himself, taking the title "God of Akkad", and the first to claim the title "King of the Four Quarters". He became the patron city god of Akkade as Enlil was in Nippur.[1] His enduring fame resulted in later rulers, Naram-Sin of Eshnunna and Naram-Sin of Assyria as well as Naram-Sin of Uruk, assuming the name.[2][3]
Naram-Sin 𒀭𒈾𒊏𒄠𒀭𒂗𒍪 | |
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King of the Akkadian Empire | |
Reign | c. 2254 – 2218 BC |
Predecessor | Manishtushu |
Successor | Shar-kali-sharri |
Issue | Shar-Kali-Sharri |
Dynasty | Dynasty of Akkad |
Father | Manishtushu |