Samsu-Ditana
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Samsu-ditāna, inscribed phonetically in cuneiform sa-am-su-di-ta-na in the seals of his servants,[1] the 11th and last king of the Amorite or First Dynasty of Babylon, reigned for 31 years,[i 1][i 2] 1625 – 1595 BC (Middle Chronology) or 1562 – 1531 BC (Short Chronology). His reign is best known for its demise with the sudden fall of Babylon at the hands of the Hittites.
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Samsu-ditāna | |
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Born | 17th century BC |
Died | 16th century BC |
Title | King of Babylon |
Term | 31 years; 1625-1595 (MC); 1562–1531 BC (SC) |
Predecessor | Ammi-Saduqa |
Successor | None |
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