Amar-Sin
Amar-Sin (Akkadian: ððŦðððŠ: DAmarDSÃŪn, "calf of SÃŪn", the "ð" being a silent honorific for "Divine"), initially misread as Bur-Sin (c. 2046â2037 BC middle chronology, or possibly ca. 1982â1973 BC short chronology) was the third ruler of the Ur III Dynasty. He succeeded his father Shulgi (c. 2030â1982 BC). His name translates to 'bull calf of the moon-god'.
| Amar-Sin ððŦðððŠ | |
|---|---|
An architectural foundation-nail figurine depicting king Amar-Sin himself carrying the builder's wicker traybasket, and a cuneiform dedication tablet of Amar-Sin | |
| King of the Neo-Sumerian Empire | |
| Reign | c. 2046 BC â 2037 BC
(Middle Chronology) c. 1982 BC â 1973 BC (Short Chronology) |
| Predecessor | Shulgi |
| Successor | Shu-Sin |
| Dynasty | 3rd Dynasty of Ur |
| Father | Shulgi |
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