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   Šamaš-šuma-ukin [a] ( Neo-Assyrian cuneiform: Šamaš-šuma-ukin [4] or Šamaš-šumu-ukīn, [5] meaning " Shamash has established the name"), [5] was king of Babylon as a vassal of the Neo-Assyrian Empire from 668 BC to his death in 648.

   • Died: 648 BC
   • Predecessor: Esarhaddon

   • Reign: 668–648 BC
   • Successor: Kandalanu

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3. www.britannica.com › biography › Shamash-shum-ukinShamash-shum-ukin | King of Assyria, Babylonian Ruler

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   Apr 8, 2024 · 7th century bc. Shamash-shum-ukin (flourished 7th century bc) was the crown prince of Babylon, son of Esarhaddon and brother of Ashurbanipal, the last of the great kings of Assyria. He led a coalition of Arabic tribes against Ashurbanipal, but, after being starved out by his brother’s siege of Babylon (684 bc ), he capitulated.

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4. www.britannica.com › place › Mesopotamia-historicalHistory of Mesopotamia - Ashurbanipal, Shamash-shum-ukin

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   This victory had serious consequences for Babylonia. Shamash-shum-ukin had grown weary of being patronized by his domineering brother. He formed a secret alliance in 656 with the Iranians, Elamites, Aramaeans, Arabs, and Egyptians, directed against Ashurbanipal.

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   Shamash-shum-ukin was the Assyrian king of Babylon from 668-648 BC. He was the second son of the Assyrian King Esarhaddon.History His elder brother, crown prince Sin-iddina-apla had died in 672, and in his stead the third son Ashurbanipal was invested as crown prince and later king of Assyria, while Shamash-shum-ukin remained crown prince of ...

7. www.nationalgeographic.com › history › historyWhy this ancient 'King of the World' was so proud of his library

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   Aug 25, 2022 · To avoid squabbling and palace intrigue, the king named both Ashurbanipal and his older half brother, Shamash-shum-ukin, as crown princes. He assigned Shamash-shum-ukin to rule the city...

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   Who was Shamash shum ukin?

   • This article was most recently revised and updated by J.E. Luebering. Shamash-shum-ukin, crown prince of Babylon, son of Esarhaddon and brother of Ashurbanipal, the last of the great kings of Assyria. He led a coalition of Arabic tribes against Ashurbanipal, but, after being starved out by his brother’s siege of Babylon (684 bc), he capitulated.

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   Who was Shamash -shum-ukin?

   • This monument depicts Shamash -shum-ukin as a basket bearer. He was the Assyrian king of Babylon from 668-648 BCE, and was the second son of Esarhaddon. Shamash-shum-ukin was killed after an unsuccessful rebellion against Ashurbanipal, his brother. The monument records his restoration work.

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   How did Shamash-shum-ukin die?

   • He led a coalition of Arabic tribes against Ashurbanipal, but, after being starved out by his brother’s siege of Babylon (684 bc ), he capitulated. According to tradition, Shamash-shum-ukin committed suicide by making a pyre of his palace, treasury, and concubines.

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   Why did Shamash-shum-ukin attack Ashurbanipal?

   • He formed a secret alliance in 656 with the Iranians, Elamites, Aramaeans, Arabs, and Egyptians, directed against Ashurbanipal. The withdrawal of defeated Elam from this alliance was probably the reason for a premature attack by Shamash-shum-ukin at the end of the year 652, without waiting for the promised assistance from Egypt.

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   Oct 17, 2014 · This monument depicts Shamash -shum-ukin as a basket bearer. He was the Assyrian king of Babylon from 668-648 BCE, and was the second son of Esarhaddon. Shamash-shum-ukin was killed after an unsuccessful rebellion against Ashurbanipal, his brother. The monument records his restoration work.

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    Sep 2, 2009 · In order to avoid the kind of conflict he had gone through with his brothers, Esarhaddon also provided for his youngest son, Shamash -shum-ukin, by decreeing he should be king of Babylon. Ashurbanipal succeeded Esarhaddon in 668 BCE and ordered a great coronation festival for his brother's ascension to the throne of Babylon.