Shu-turul

Shu-turul
𒋗𒉣𒇬𒍌
The name "Shu-turul" (𒋗𒄙𒄒, shu-tur2-ul3) on the macehead inscription, with transcription in standard Sumero-Akkadian cuneiform
King of Akkad
Reignc. 2168 – c. 2154 BC
PredecessorDudu
SuccessorPosition abolished
Diedc. 2154 BC
FatherDudu

Shu-turul (Shu-durul, 𒋗𒄙𒄒, shu-tur2-ul3[1][2] also Šu-Turul; died c. 2154 BC) was the last king of Akkad, ruling for 15 years according to the Sumerian king list.[3] It indicates that he succeeded his father Dudu. A few artifacts, seal impressions etc. attest that he held sway over a greatly reduced Akkadian territory that included Kish, Tutub, Nippur, and Eshnunna. The Diyala river also bore the name "Shu-durul" at the time.[4]

  1. ^ "Sumerian Dictionary". oracc.iaas.upenn.edu.
  2. ^ Gadd, C. J. (Cyril John) (1921). The early dynasties of Sumer and Akkad. London, Luzac & co. p. Plate III, BM 114703.
  3. ^ Handbook To Life In Ancient Mesopotamia by Stephen Bertman
  4. ^ Donald M. Matthews, The Early Glyptic of Tell Brak: Cylinder Seals of Third Millennium Syria 1997, p. 15.

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