Amar-Sin

Amar-Sin (or Bur-Sin) (ca. 1981–1973 BC short chronology) was the third ruler of the Ur III Dynasty. He succeeded his father Shulgi (ca. 2029–1982 BC).^[1]

Year-names are known for all 9 years of his reign. These record campaigns conducted against Urbilum, and several other regions with obscure names: Shashrum, Shurudhum, Bitum-Rabium, Jabru, and Huhnuri.^[2]

Amar-Sin's reign is notable for his attempt at regenerating the ancient sites of Sumer. He apparently worked on the unfinished ziggurat at Eridu.^{[citation needed]} It has been suggested that this ziggurat was the origin of the story of the Tower of Babel.

The Babylonian Weidner Chronicle records the following: "Amar-Sin... changed the offerings of large oxen and sheep of the Akitu festival in Esagila. It was foretold that he would die from goring by an ox, but he died from the 'bite' of his shoe."

Eridu was abandoned during his reign^{[citation needed]}. Salinity problems had made agricultural pursuits in this region unprofitable.

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See also

• Mashkan-shapir

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