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Biography
Introduction
Ishtup-Ishar (Išhtup-Išar) was a king (Lugal) of the second Mariote kingdom who reigned c. 2400 BC. The king's name was traditionally read as Išhtup-šar, with šar being a common divine element in personal names attested in the region. However, the king's name is read as Ishtup-Ishar by Alfonso Archi, Ishar being an important justice deity worshiped in Mari and Ebla.
In a letter written by the later Mariote king Enna-Dagan, Ishar is attested conquering and destroying the Eblaite cities of Lalanium and Emar.
King Ishtup-Ishar of Mari
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| Preceded by Saʿumu |
King of Mari 2400 BC |
Succeeded by Iblul-Il |
Citations
- ^ William J. Hamblin (2006). Warfare in the Ancient Near East to 1600 BC. p. 242.
- ^ Douglas Frayne (2008). Pre-Sargonic Period: Early Periods, Volume 1 (2700-2350 BC). p. 769.
- ^ Douglas Frayne (2008). Pre-Sargonic Period: Early Periods, Volume 1 (2700-2350 BC). p. 770.
- ^ Mario Liverani (2013). The Ancient Near East: History, Society and Economy. p. 119.