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Amurru kingdom
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Amurru (Sumerian: π₯π π MAR.TUKI; Akkadian: ππ¬π¨π AmΓ»rra, ππ¬π Amuri, ππ―π Amurri) was an Amorite kingdom established c. 2000 BC,[1] in a region spanning present-day Northern Lebanon and north-western Syria.[2][3][4]
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Amurru | |
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c. 2000 BCβc. 1200 BC | |
![]() The geopolitic map of the Middle East during the Amarna Period, before Amurru became part of the Hittite zone of influence | |
Capital | Sumur |
Religion | Ancient Levantine religion |
Government | Monarchy |
β’ c. 14th century BC | Abdi-Ashirta |
β’ c. 14th century BC | Aziru |
Historical era | Bronze Age |
β’ Established | c. 2000 BC |
β’ Disestablished | c. 1200 BC |
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