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Dynasty of Isin
The Dynasty of Isin was founded by Ishbi-Erra, an official of the last king of Ur III, and claimed Ur's mantle as ruler of Sumer and Akkad. It competed with neighbouring Larsa for control of southern Mesopotamia in the Isin-Larsa period. Isin was conquered by Rim-Sin I of Larsa.
Key facts
| Dates | c. 2018 – c. 1794 BCE |
|---|---|
| Region | Mesopotamia & Levant |
| Continent | Asia |
| Type | kingdom |
| Capital | Isin |
| Founder | Ishbi-Erra |
| Religion(s) | Ancient Mesopotamian religion |
Note on dates: Middle chronology; Wikipedia also gives c. 1953–1717 BCE on the short chronology.
Before & after
Preceded by
Third Dynasty of Ur (Neo-Sumerian Empire)
Followed by
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.