Shu-turul: Biography, Facts and Career
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Shu-turul (Shu-durul, 𒋗𒄙𒄒, shu-tur2-ul3 also Šu-Turul; died c. 2154 BC) was the last king of Akkad, ruling for 15 years according to the Sumerian king list. It indicates that he succeeded his father Dudu. A few artifacts, seal impressions etc. attest that he held sway over a greatly reduced Akkadian territory that included Kish, Tutub, Nippur, and Eshnunna. The Diyala River also bore the name "Shu-durul" at the time.
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- Full name: Shu-turul
- Known as: Royal
- Wikidata ID: Q627980
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Shu-turul (Shu-durul, 𒋗𒄙𒄒, shu-tur2-ul3 also Šu-Turul; died c.
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Shu-turul (Shu-durul, 𒋗𒄙𒄒, shu-tur2-ul3 also Šu-Turul; died c.
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