Samsu-Ditana

Samsu-ditāna
Born17th century BC
Died16th century BC
TitleKing of Babylon
Term31 years;
1625-1595 (MC)
1617-1587 BC (LMC)
1562–1531 BC (SC)
PredecessorAmmi-Saduqa
SuccessorNone

Samsu-ditāna, inscribed phonetically in cuneiform sa-am-su-di-ta-na in the seals of his servants,[1] the 11th and last king of the Amorite or First Dynasty of Babylon, reigned for 31 years,[i 1][i 2] 1625 – 1595 BC (Middle Chronology), 1617-1587 BC (Low Middle Chronology), or 1562 – 1531 BC (Short Chronology). His reign is best known for its demise with the sudden fall of Babylon at the hands of the Hittites.

  1. ^ Douglas Frayne (1990). Old Babylonian Period (2003-1595 B.C.) RIM The Royal Inscriptions of Mesopotamia (Book 4). University of Toronto Press. pp. 436–438.


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