Ikunum

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Ikunum was the king of Assyria between 1867 BC to 1860 BC and the son of Ilushuma

[edit] Reign

He is known for building a temple for the God Ninkigal. [1], for strengtheing the fortifications of the city of Assur and maintained commercial colonies in Asia Minor and Turkey.[2]

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ Rogers, Robert (2003). A History of Babylonia and Assyria. Lost Arts Media. ISBN 9781590163177. 
  2. ^ Bertman, Stephen (2005). Handbook to Life in Ancient Mesopotamia. New York: Oxford UP, 88. 

[edit] References

  • Bertman, Stephen (2005). Handbook to Life in Ancient Mesopotamia. New York: Oxford UP. 
Preceded by
Erishum I		 King of Assyria
1867–1860 BC		 Succeeded by
Sargon I
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