Shu-turul
Shu-turul (Shu-durul, 𒋗𒄙𒄒, shu-tur2-ul3) (also Šu-Turul) was the last king of the Akkadian Empire, 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.
| Shu-turul | |
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The name "Shu-turul" (𒋗𒄙𒄒, shu-tur2-ul3) on the macehead inscription, with transcription in standard Sumero-Akkadian cuneiform. | |
| King of the Akkadian Empire | |
| Reign | c. 2168 BC – 2154 BC |
| Predecessor | Dudu |
| Successor | Gutian Dynasty |
| Father | Dudu of Akkad |
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