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}}|reign=c. 2046  BC – 2038  BC|predecessor=[[Shulgi]]|successor=[[Shu-Sin]]|father=[[Shulgi]]|dynasty=[[Ur|3rd Dynasty of Ur]]|succession=King of the [[Neo-Sumerian Empire]]|image=P1150892 Louvre figurine-clou-Ur AO3142 rwk.jpg|caption=An architectural foundation-nail figurine depicting king Amar-Sin himself carrying the builder's wicker traybasket}}
}}|reign=c. 2046  BC – 2038  BC|predecessor=[[Shulgi]]|successor=[[Shu-Sin]]|father=[[Shulgi]]|dynasty=[[Ur|3rd Dynasty of Ur]]|succession=King of the [[Neo-Sumerian Empire]]|image=P1150892 Louvre figurine-clou-Ur AO3142 rwk.jpg|caption=An architectural foundation-nail figurine depicting king Amar-Sin himself carrying the builder's wicker traybasket}}
'''Amar-Sin''' ({{lang-akk|𒀭𒀫𒀭𒂗𒍪}}: ''<sup>[[dingir|D]]</sup>Amar<sup>[[dingir|D]]</sup>[[Sin (mythology)|Sîn]]'', after the Moon God [[Suen|Sîn]]", the "[[:Wikt:𒀭|𒀭]]" being a silent honorific for "Divine"), initially misread as '''Bur-Sin''' (ca. 1981–1973 BC [[short chronology]]) was the third ruler of the [[Third Dynasty of Ur|Ur III Dynasty]]. He succeeded his father [[Shulgi]] (ca. 2029–1982 BC).<ref>{{cite book |url=https://books.google.com/?id=Ew0dEP6CzEcC&pg=RA3-PA607&lpg=RA3-PA607&dq=bur-sin+amar-sin |title=The Cambridge Ancient History |author=John Bagnell Bury |year=1925 |publisher=[[Cambridge University Press]] |isbn=0-521-07791-5 |page=607|display-authors=etal}}</ref> His name translates to 'immortal moon-god'.
'''Amar-Sin''' ({{lang-akk|𒀭𒀫𒀭𒂗𒍪}}: ''<sup>[[dingir|D]]</sup>Amar<sup>[[dingir|D]]</sup>[[Sin (mythology)|Sîn]]'', after the Moon God [[Suen|Sîn]]", the "[[:Wikt:𒀭|𒀭]]" being a silent honorific for "Divine"), initially misread as '''Bur-Sin''' (c. 2046-2038 BC [[middle chronology]], or possibly ca. 1981–1973 BC [[short chronology]]) was the third ruler of the [[Third Dynasty of Ur|Ur III Dynasty]]. He succeeded his father [[Shulgi]] (ca. 2029–1982 BC).<ref>{{cite book |url=https://books.google.com/?id=Ew0dEP6CzEcC&pg=RA3-PA607&lpg=RA3-PA607&dq=bur-sin+amar-sin |title=The Cambridge Ancient History |author=John Bagnell Bury |year=1925 |publisher=[[Cambridge University Press]] |isbn=0-521-07791-5 |page=607|display-authors=etal}}</ref> His name translates to 'immortal moon-god'.


Year-names are known for all nine years of his reign. These record campaigns conducted against [[Arbil|Urbilum]], and several other regions with obscure names: Shashrum, Shurudhum, Bitum-Rabium, Jabru, and Huhnuri.<ref>[http://cdli.ucla.edu/tools/yearnames/HTML/T6K3.htm Year-names for Amar-Sin]</ref> Amar-Sin is otherwise known to have campaigned against Elamite rulers such as Arwilukpi of [[Marhashi]], and the [[Ur]] Empire under his reign extended as far as the northern provinces of [[Lullubi]] and [[Hamazi]], with their own governors. He also suppressed a rebellion in [[Assur]] where he appointed an Akkadian governor, [[Zariqum]] as confirmed by his monumental inscription.<ref>Zariqum does not appear on the ''[[Assyrian King List]]'' tablets, but is usually placed by archaeologists between Akkiya and [[Puzur-Ashur I]]. He is well known from contemporary documents as a career governor who was also appointed over [[Susa]] at various times between Shulgi year 40 and Shu-Sin year 4. See Potts, ''The Archaeology of Elam'', p. 132.</ref>
Year-names are known for all nine years of his reign. These record campaigns conducted against [[Arbil|Urbilum]], and several other regions with obscure names: Shashrum, Shurudhum, Bitum-Rabium, Jabru, and Huhnuri.<ref>[http://cdli.ucla.edu/tools/yearnames/HTML/T6K3.htm Year-names for Amar-Sin]</ref> Amar-Sin is otherwise known to have campaigned against Elamite rulers such as Arwilukpi of [[Marhashi]], and the [[Ur]] Empire under his reign extended as far as the northern provinces of [[Lullubi]] and [[Hamazi]], with their own governors. He also suppressed a rebellion in [[Assur]] where he appointed an Akkadian governor, [[Zariqum]] as confirmed by his monumental inscription.<ref>Zariqum does not appear on the ''[[Assyrian King List]]'' tablets, but is usually placed by archaeologists between Akkiya and [[Puzur-Ashur I]]. He is well known from contemporary documents as a career governor who was also appointed over [[Susa]] at various times between Shulgi year 40 and Shu-Sin year 4. See Potts, ''The Archaeology of Elam'', p. 132.</ref>

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Amar-Sin
𒀭𒀫𒀭𒂗𒍪
An architectural foundation-nail figurine depicting king Amar-Sin himself carrying the builder's wicker traybasket
King of the Neo-Sumerian Empire
Reignc. 2046  BC – 2038  BC
PredecessorShulgi
SuccessorShu-Sin
Dynasty3rd Dynasty of Ur
FatherShulgi

Amar-Sin (Template:Lang-akk: DAmarDSîn, after the Moon God Sîn", the "𒀭" being a silent honorific for "Divine"), initially misread as Bur-Sin (c. 2046-2038 BC middle chronology, or possibly ca. 1981–1973 BC short chronology) was the third ruler of the Ur III Dynasty. He succeeded his father Shulgi (ca. 2029–1982 BC).[1] His name translates to 'immortal moon-god'.

Year-names are known for all nine years of his reign. These record campaigns conducted against Urbilum, and several other regions with obscure names: Shashrum, Shurudhum, Bitum-Rabium, Jabru, and Huhnuri.[2] Amar-Sin is otherwise known to have campaigned against Elamite rulers such as Arwilukpi of Marhashi, and the Ur Empire under his reign extended as far as the northern provinces of Lullubi and Hamazi, with their own governors. He also suppressed a rebellion in Assur where he appointed an Akkadian governor, Zariqum as confirmed by his monumental inscription.[3]

Amar-Sin's reign is notable for his attempt at regenerating the ancient sites of Sumer. He apparently worked on the unfinished ziggurat at Eridu.[4] Eridu was abandoned during his reign[citation needed]. Salinity problems had made agricultural pursuits in this region unprofitable.

The Babylonian Weidner Chronicle records the following: "Amar-Sin... changed the offerings of large oxen and sheep of the Akitu festival in Esagila. It was foretold that he would die from goring by an ox, but he died from the [scorpion?] 'bite' of his shoe."

  • Statue fragment beariing incised cuneiform inscription of Amar-Sin,ca. 2046–2038 B.C. Neo-Summerian
    Statue fragment beariing incised cuneiform inscription of Amar-Sin,ca. 2046–2038 B.C. Neo-Summerian
  • Stamped mud-brick of Amar-Sin
    Stamped mud-brick of Amar-Sin
  • Fired clay brick stamped with the name of Amar-Sin, Ur III, from Eridu. British Museum.
    Fired clay brick stamped with the name of Amar-Sin, Ur III, from Eridu. British Museum.
  • Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal. Receipt of goats, ca. 2040 BC, year 7 of Amar-Sin. Neo-Summerian.[5]
    Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal. Receipt of goats, ca. 2040 BC, year 7 of Amar-Sin. Neo-Summerian.[5]
  • Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal. Receipt of goats, ca. 2040 BC, Neo-Summerian (drawing).[5]
    Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal. Receipt of goats, ca. 2040 BC, Neo-Summerian (drawing).[5]
  • Inscription with the name "Amar-Sin"
    Inscription with the name "Amar-Sin"

See also

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References

  1. ^ John Bagnell Bury; et al. (1925). The Cambridge Ancient History. Cambridge University Press. p. 607. ISBN 0-521-07791-5.
  2. ^ Year-names for Amar-Sin
  3. ^ Zariqum does not appear on the Assyrian King List tablets, but is usually placed by archaeologists between Akkiya and Puzur-Ashur I. He is well known from contemporary documents as a career governor who was also appointed over Susa at various times between Shulgi year 40 and Shu-Sin year 4. See Potts, The Archaeology of Elam, p. 132.
  4. ^ Mallowan, Max, "The Development of Cities from Al-U'baid to the end of Uruk 5" (Cambridge Ancient History)
  5. ^ a b Spar, Ira (1988). Cuneiform Texts in The Metropolitan Museum of Art Volume I Tablets Cones and Bricks of the Third Ur Dynasty (PDF). The Metropolitan Museum of Art. p. 38, Nb 35.


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