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Ishme-Dagan

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King of Isin

Historical FiguresLived 2000 BC to 1935 BC · aged 65

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Languages20

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Ishme-Dagan was the 4th king of the First Dynasty of Isin, according to the "Sumerian King List" (SKL). Also according to the SKL: he was both the son and successor of Iddin-Dagan. Lipit-Ishtar then succeeded Ishme-Dagan. Ishme-Dagan was one of the kings to restore the Ekur.

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Photos 3

Left: Cuneiform clay tablet. Old Babylonian, 1900-1700 BC.Right: Sumerian cuneiform "foundation stone". This clay cone was embedded in a wall, and contains the deed of foundation of the city walls of Isin (Tell Bahriyat) by king Ishme-Dagan of Isin (1953-1935 BC).

Left: Cuneiform clay tablet. Old Babylonian, 1900-1700 BC.Right: Sumerian cuneiform "foundation stone". This clay cone was embedded in a wall, and contains the deed of foundation of the city walls of Isin (Tell Bahriyat) by king Ishme-Dagan of Isin (1953-1935 BC).

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FatherIddin-Dagan

ChildLipit-Ishtar

Historical Figures born in the 2000s BC 6

Ur-Ninurta45.1 Ilu-shuma49.1

About this person

Category

Historical Figures

Type

Historical Figure

Status

deceased

Dates

Lived 2000 BC to 1935 BC · aged 65

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