Amurru kingdom

Amurru
Amurru (π’ˆ₯π’Œ…π’† )
c. 2000 BCE–c. 1200 BCE
The geopolitic map of the Middle East during the Amarna Period, before Amurru became part of the Hittite zone of influence
CapitalSumur
Religion
Ancient Levantine religion
GovernmentMonarchy
β€’ c. 14th century BC
Abdi-Ashirta
β€’ c. 14th century BC
Aziru
Historical eraBronze Age
β€’ Established
c. 2000 BCE
β€’ Disestablished
c. 1200 BCE
Today part of

Amurru (Sumerian: π’ˆ₯π’Œ…π’†  MAR.TUKI; Akkadian: π’€€π’ˆ¬π’Œ¨π’Š AmΓ»rra, π’€€π’ˆ¬π’Š‘ Amuri, π’€€π’„―π’Š‘ Amurri) was an ancient Bronze Age kingdom in the Levant, known for its role in early Bronze Age trade and cultural development. The geographical area of Amurru extended across the Akkar plains and beyond, encompassing areas between Tartus in the north to Byblos further south, and the Homs Gap eastward, but not much beyond.

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