Shu-turul | |
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King of the Akkadian Empire | |
Reign | c. 2168 BC – 2154 BC |
Predecessor | Dudu |
Successor | Gutian Dynasty |
Father | Dudu of Akkad |
Shu-turul (Shu-durul, 𒋗𒄙𒄒, shu-tur2-ul3)[1][2] (also Šu-Turul) was the last king of the Akkadian Empire, 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]