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Naram-Sin, also transcribed Narām-Sîn or Naram-Suen ( Akkadian: 𒀭𒈾𒊏𒄠𒀭𒂗𒍪: D Na-ra-am D Sîn, meaning "Beloved of the Moon God Sîn ", the "𒀭" a determinative marking the name of a god), was a ruler of the Akkadian Empire, who reigned c. 2254 –2218 BC ( middle chronology ), and was the third successor and grandson of King Sargon of Akkad.
Aug 7, 2014 · Naram-Sin (r. 2261-2224 BCE) was the greatest king of the Akkadian Empire in Mesopotamia after his grandfather, Sargon of Akkad. What is Naram-Sin famous for? Naram-Sin is famous as the first Mesopotamian king to deify himself as well as for his military victories celebrated in artworks.
- Joshua J. Mark
- Naram-Sin is famous as the first Mesopotamian king to deify himself as well as for his military victories celebrated in artworks. He became legenda...
- Naram-Sin was among the most popular figures in legend because of his status as a powerful Akkadian king who had deified himself. This inspired tal...
- Naram-Sin died of natural causes in 2224 BCE. After his death, the Akkadian Empire declined and fell.
Aug 8, 2014 · It tells the story of the Akkadian king Naram-Sin (r. 2261-2224 BCE) and his confrontation with the gods, particularly the god Enlil. Naram-Sin is considered the most important ruler of the Akkadian Empire after its founder (his grandfather) Sargon the Great (r. 2334-2279 BCE).
- Joshua J. Mark
May 15, 2024 · Naram-Sin of Akkad, reigning between 2254 and 2218 BC, was the grandson of the famous and mighty Sargon of Akkad, the man who first created the Akkadian Empire. As such, Naram-Sin was destined to great power from birth. Such a lofty position certainly required great responsibility and power, but Naram-Sin proved to be well-suited for the role ...
Aug 6, 2023 · Naram-Sin, the conqueror king of the Akkadian Empire, looms large in the ancient annals of Mesopotamia. His reign in the 23rd century BC marked a period of military conquests and cultural achievements that left an indelible mark on the region.
- Robbie Mitchell
Aug 15, 2018 · Naram-Sin (2254-18) was the grandson of Sargon, founder of the Akkad Dynasty [see 1st Empire] that was headquartered in Akkad, a city somewhere in northern Babylonia. While Sargon called himself "King of Kish," military leader Naram-Sin was "King of the four corners" (of the universe) and a "living god."
…reign of the Akkadian king Naram-Sin (reigned c. 2254–c. 2218 bc) and at the end of the dynasty of Akkad (2334–2154 bc). The Lullubi were apparently subjugated by Naram-Sin, who commemorated his triumph on a masterpiece of Mesopotamian sculpture, the Naram-Sin stele; the tribes, however, soon regained their independence and…
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