Episode A12 - The Flood

About this episode

The episode discusses the challenges faced by Shulgi and his successors during the Ur III period, including various attacks and rivalries.

SEASON 2 FINALE Synopsis: Shulgi and his successors face major challenges to Ur III rule, including Amorite attacks, Sumerian rivals, and a newly-emboldened Shimashki. “The god Enlil granted to Shu-Sin a long lifespan, a crown and tiara, a scepter of long days, a royal throne, a firm foundation, years of abundance, a weapon – the flood – which casts terror…” – Copy of an inscription from a statue of Shu-Sin commemorating a victory over Shimashki Map of the Near East c. 2060 BC: https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/2060BC.jpg Map of the Near East c. 2028 BC: https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/2028BC.jpg Map of the Near East c. 2000 BC: https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/2000BC.jpg Episode Images: https://www.flickr.com/photos/75506172@N07/albums/72177720332382139/with/55129840383 References and Further Reading: https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/A12_References.pdf Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on this podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Scott C.

Topics covered

• Ur III rule
• Amorite attacks
• Sumerian rivals
• Shimashki
• ancient inscriptions
• Near East history

Keywords

• Ur III
• Amorite
• Sumerian
• Shimashki
• Enlil
• Shu-Sin
• ancient history
• flood
• Near East

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: inscription from a statue of Shu-Sin

Places: Ur III, Amorite, Sumerian, Shimashki

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