Amurru kingdom
Amurru Amurru (𒈥𒌅𒆠) | |
|---|---|
| c. 2000 BCE–c. 1200 BCE | |
The geopolitic map of the Middle East during the Amarna Period, before Amurru became part of the Hittite zone of influence | |
| Capital | Sumur |
| Religion | Ancient Levantine religion |
| Government | Monarchy |
• c. 14th century BC | Abdi-Ashirta |
• c. 14th century BC | Aziru |
| Historical era | Bronze Age |
• Established | c. 2000 BCE |
• Disestablished | c. 1200 BCE |
| Today part of | |
Amurru (Sumerian: 𒈥𒌅𒆠 MAR.TUKI; Akkadian: 𒀀𒈬𒌨𒊏 Amûrra, 𒀀𒈬𒊑 Amuri, 𒀀𒄯𒊑 Amurri) The Ammuru Kingdom was an ancient kingdom located in the Middle East region, known for its role in early Bronze Age trade and cultural development. Amurri) was an Amorite kingdom established c. 2000 BC, in a region spanning present-day Northern Lebanon and north-western Syria.