Erishum I

Erishum I was the king of Assyria between 1906 BC to 1867 BC^[1]. He was the son of the king before him, Ilushuma. ^[2] He is known for building a temple for the God Enlil. ^[3] The building was ruined a few times, but was restored by Shamshi-Adad I.

In addition he also undertook repairs to other gods in the capital of Assur and continued the trade policies of his Father^[4].

References

Bertman, Stephen (2005). Handbook to Life in Ancient Mesopotamia. New York: Oxford UP.

Notes

^ Bertman, Stephen (2005). Handbook to Life in Ancient Mesopotamia. New York: Oxford UP.
^ Trade, Traders and the Ancient City By Helen M. Parkins, Christopher John Smith
^ Encyclopaedia Britannica. By Warren E. Preece
^ Bertman, Stephen (2005). Handbook to Life in Ancient Mesopotamia. New York: Oxford UP.

Preceded by Ilushuma	King of Assyria 1906–1867 BC	Succeeded by Ikunum

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[1] Bertman, Stephen (2005). Handbook to Life in Ancient Mesopotamia. New York: Oxford UP.

[2] Trade, Traders and the Ancient City By Helen M. Parkins, Christopher John Smith

[3] Encyclopaedia Britannica. By Warren E. Preece

[4] Bertman, Stephen (2005). Handbook to Life in Ancient Mesopotamia. New York: Oxford UP.

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