(..)ibra
| (..)ibra | |
|---|---|
| King of Meluhha | |
| Reign | Possibly between c. 2300–2200 BC |
(..)ibra was a king of Meluhha according to an inscription attributed to the reign of Naram-Sin of Akkad (2254–2218 BC), the third successor and grandson of Sargon of Akkad (2334–2279 BC).[1]
Inscription[edit]
In an earlier inscription, Sargon of Akkad referred to ships coming from Meluhha, Magan and Dilmun.[1] His grandson Naram-Sin (2254–2218 BC) listing the rebel kings to his rule, mentioned "(..)ibra, man of Melukha".[1] In an inscription, Gudea of Lagash (21st century BC) referred to the Meluhhans who came to Sumer to sell gold dust, carnelian etc...[1][2] In the Gudea cylinders (inscription of cylinder A, IX:19), Gudea mentions that "I will spread in the world respect for my Temple, under my name the whole universe will gather in it, and Magan and Meluhha will come down from their mountains to attend".[3] In cylinder B, XIV, he mentions his procurement of "blocks of lapis lazuli and bright carnelian from Meluhha."[2][4] There are no known mentions of Meluhha after 1760 BC.[1]
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References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e "MS 2814 - The Schoyen Collection". www.schoyencollection.com.
- ^ a b Moorey, Peter Roger Stuart (1999). Ancient Mesopotamian Materials and Industries: The Archaeological Evidence. Eisenbrauns. p. 87. ISBN 978-1-57506-042-2.
- ^ "J'étendrai sur le monde le respect de mon temple, sous mon nom l'univers depuis l'horizon s'y rassemblera, et [même les pays lointains] Magan et Meluhha, sortant de leurs montagnes, y descendront" (cylinder A, IX:19)" in "Louvre Museum".
- ^ Moorey, Peter Roger Stuart (1999). Ancient Mesopotamian Materials and Industries: The Archaeological Evidence. Eisenbrauns. p. 97. ISBN 978-1-57506-042-2.