Shu-Sin 𒀭𒋗𒀭𒂗𒍪 | |
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King of the Neo-Sumerian Empire | |
Reign | c. 2037–2028 BC (Middle Chronology) |
Predecessor | Amar-Sin |
Successor | Ibbi-Sin |
Issue | Ibbi-Sin |
Dynasty | 3rd Dynasty of Ur |
Father | Amar-Sin |
Shu-Sin, also Šu-Suen (Akkadian: 𒀭𒋗𒀭𒂗𒍪: DŠuDSîn, after the Moon God Sîn", the "𒀭" being a silent honorific for "Divine", formerly read Gimil-Sin) was king of Sumer and Akkad, and was the fourth king of the Ur III dynasty. He succeeded his father Amar-Sin,[1] and reigned 2037–2028 BC (Middle Chronology).