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Zimri-Lim (Akkadian: 𒍣𒅎𒊑𒇷𒅎 Zi-im-ri Li-im) was king of Mari c. 1767–1752 BCE. Zimri-Lim was the son or grandson of Yahdun-Lim, but was forced to flee to Yamhad when his father was assassinated by his own servants during a coup.
The Investiture of Zimri-Lim is a large colorful mural discovered at the Royal Palace of the ancient city-state of Mari in eastern Syria. The fresco, which dates back to the 18th century BC, depicts Zimri-Lim, king of Mari, receiving the rod-and-ring symbol (a ring and a staff, symbols of rule) from the goddess Ishtar.
Jul 14, 2021 · Zimri-Lim seems to have been acknowledged as the one Simʾ alite king, but his actual dealings reveal the monarch's need to negotiate frequently with his own tent-dwelling (Ḫana) tribesmen to win their military support.
- Daniel E. Fleming
- 2004
Zimri-Lim was the son or grandson of Yahdun-Lim, but was forced to flee to Yamhad ( Ḥalab) when his father was assassinated by his own servants during a coup. He had a tenuous relationship with kingdom of Andarig, with which he battled and occasionally allied.
Feb 2, 2024 · Among the city's most remarkable contributions to the world of art are the frescoes from the palace of Mari, with the Investiture of Zimri-Lim standing out as the pinnacle of ancient Mesopotamian artistry.
Jan 19, 2016 · This fresco mural depicts Zimri-Lim, the last king of Mari. It was likely created c. 1775 BCE when Zimri-Lim regained the throne of Mari for the Amorite "Lim Dynasty" from Shamsi-Adad's son, Yasmakh-Adad.
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The palace reached its grandest state with its last renovation under king Zimri-Lim in the 18th century BC; in addition to serving as the home of the royal family, the palace would have also housed royal guards, state workers, members of the military, and those responsible for the daily activities of the kingdom. [8]
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