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Gutian dynasty

c. 2220 – c. 2119 BCE · about 101 years approximate dates

The Gutian dynasty was a line of kings from the Gutian people who came to power in Mesopotamia after the fall of the Akkadian Empire. They occupied the Sumerian city of Adab and made it their capital. How long they ruled is uncertain; the end of their rule is marked by the accession of Utu-hengal of Uruk.

Key facts

Datesc. 2220 – c. 2119 BCE
RegionMesopotamia & Levant
ContinentAsia
CapitalAdab
Religion(s)Mesopotamian religion

Before & after

Preceded by

Akkadian Empire

Followed by

Third Dynasty of Ur (Neo-Sumerian Empire)

Sources

Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.