Person

Shu-Sin

King of Sumer and Akkad, fourth king of the Ur III dynasty

b. 2010 BCE – d. 1964 BCE World The Great Crossroads

Shu-sin is king of Sumer and Akkad, and is the penultimate king of the Ur III dynasty.

He succeeded his brother Amar-Sin, and reigns circa 1972-1964 BCE.

(short chronology) He is succeeded by his son Ibbi-Sin.

Moran, J. (2017). Shu-Sin. History Atlas. Retrieved 11 October 2026, from https://www.historyatlas.com/people/shu-sin/

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