Irkab-Damu
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Irkab-Damu (reigned c. 2340 BC),[4] was the king (Malikum) of the first Eblaite kingdom, whose era saw Ebla's turning into the dominant power in the Levant.[5][6]
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Irkab-Damu | |
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King of Ebla | |
Tenure | c. 2340 BC. Middle chronology |
Predecessor | Igrish-Halam |
Successor | Isar-Damu |
King of Ebla | |
Wife | Dusigu |
Issue | Isar-Damu Princess Iti-Mut.[1] Princess Tarib-Damu.[2] Princess Tište-Damu.[2] Princess Tinib-Dulum.[3] |
Father | Igrish-Halam |
Mother | Kesdut |
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During his reign, the vizier started to acquire an important role in running the affair of the state and the military. Irkab-Damu's reign is also noted for the wide diplomatic relations between Ebla and the surrounding kingdoms.[7][8][9]