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Kassite Babylonia
The Kassites, a people from the Zagros mountains, ruled Babylonia for over four centuries after the Hittite sack of Babylon. Their long, stable rule made Babylonia a great power of the Late Bronze Age, corresponding with Egypt in the Amarna letters.
Key facts
| Dates | c. 1595 – c. 1155 BCE |
|---|---|
| Region | Mesopotamia & Levant |
| Continent | Asia |
| Capitals | Babylon, Dur-Kurigalzu |
| Religion(s) | Mesopotamian religion, Kassite religion |
Before & after
Preceded by
Old Babylonian Empire First Sealand dynasty
Followed by
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.