Shu-Ilishu
Sumerian king, 20th-century BC / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Shu-Ilishu (Akkadian: Šu-ilišu;[nb 1] fl. c. 1920 BC — c. 1911 BC by the short chronology, or c. 1984 BC — c. 1975 BC by the middle chronology) was the 2nd ruler of the dynasty of Isin. He reigned for 10 years (according to his extant year-names and a single copy of the Sumerian King List,[i 1] which differs from the 20 years recorded by others.)[i 2][1] Shu-Ilishu was preceded by Išbi-erra. Iddin-Dagān then succeeded Shu-Ilishu. Shu-Ilishu is best known for his retrieval of the cultic idol of Nanna from the Elamites and its return to Ur.
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Shu-Ilishu | |
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King of Sumer | |
Reign | 10 regnal years 1985-1976 BC (MC) 1920-1911 BC (SC) |
Predecessor | Išbi-erra |
Successor | Iddin-Dagān |
Akkadian | Šu-ilišu |
House | First Dynasty of Isin |
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