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The first known ruler of Ebla in…
The first known ruler of Ebla in this period is Megum, an Ensi (governor) for Ur III during the reign of Amar-Sin of Ur, who reigned in around 1981 BCE to 1973 BCE (short chronology).
Ibbit-Lim, an Amorite prince of Ebla, is the first attested king, though sources are divided as to whether he was a king in Ebla or of Mari.
A reasonable suggestion is that he ruled in Ebla as king of Mari at a time of Amorite domination of Ebla, thus placing the city under Mari's control.
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The Great Crossroads
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The Near and Middle East
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