Shu-turul
| Shu-turul 𒋗𒉣𒇬𒍌 | |
|---|---|
The name "Shu-turul" (𒋗𒄙𒄒, shu-tur2-ul3) on the macehead inscription, with transcription in standard Sumero-Akkadian cuneiform | |
| King of Akkad | |
| Reign | c. 2168 – c. 2154 BC |
| Predecessor | Dudu |
| Successor | Position abolished |
| Died | c. 2154 BC |
| Father | Dudu |
Shu-turul (Shu-durul, 𒋗𒄙𒄒, shu-tur2-ul3 also Šu-Turul; died c. 2154 BC) was the last king of Akkad, ruling for 15 years according to the Sumerian king list. It indicates that he succeeded his father Dudu. A few artifacts, seal impressions etc. attest that he held sway over a greatly reduced Akkadian territory that included Kish, Tutub, Nippur, and Eshnunna. The Diyala River also bore the name "Shu-durul" at the time.