Ili-ishmani

Ili-ishmani (π’‰Œπ’‰Œπ’…–π’ˆ π’‰Œ i3-li2-isz-ma-ni) was a ruler of Elam around 2200 BCE. His name is purely Akkadian, and he was in charge of Elam at the time of Naram-Sin and/or Shar-Kali-Sharri, and probably their vassal.[3][4] His title of "Military Governor" (Shakkanakku in Akkadian, GIR.NITA in Sumerian) suggests that he was a dependent of the Akkadian kings, rather than an independent ruler.[5] Ili-ishmani rose from the position of scribe, already one of the top three positions in the land, to the position of Governor.[6]

Ili-ishmani
π’‰Œπ’‰Œπ’…–π’ˆ π’‰Œ
Military Governor of Elam
Axe blade with inscription "Ili-ishmani, scribe and shakkanakku of Elam". Louvre Museum Sb 14243.[1][2]
Reignc. 2200 BCE
PredecessorEpirmupi
SuccessorAwan Dynasty
DynastyAkkadian Governor of Elam
Ili-ishmani ruled from Susa in Elam

His predecessor was probably Epirmupi.[7] After him, and the weakening of the Akkadian Empire, rule in Elam probably reverted to local rulers of the Awan Dynasty.[8]

Axe fragment

The fragment of an axe is known, which was dedicated by Ili-ishmani.[9][10] It reads:

Axe blade with inscription Ilishmani, scribe and shakkanakku of Elam (with transcription)

π’‰Œπ’‰Œπ’…–π’ˆ π’‰Œ / π’Ύπ’Š¬ / π’„Šπ’€΄ / π’ˆ π’‹Ύ / 𒉏𒆠

"i3-li2-isz-ma-ni / dub-sar / szagina / ma-ti / elam{ki}
"Ili-iΕ‘mani, / scribe, / military governor (shakkanakku) / of the land / of Elam."

— Inscription of Ili-ishmani. Louvre Museum Sb 14243.[11][12][13]

Seal inscription

A seal found in Lagash also has the inscription "Ili-ishmani Governor (Ensi) of Susa" (π’‰Œπ’‰Œπ’…–π’ˆ π’‰Œ 𒑐𒋼𒋛 π’ˆΉπ’‚žπ’†  Ili-ishmani ensi Shushanki).[14]

  • Seal found in Lagash, with the inscription "Ili-ishmani Governor of Susa" (π’‰Œπ’‰Œπ’…–π’ˆ π’‰Œ 𒑐𒋼𒋛 π’ˆΉπ’‚žπ’†  Ili-ishmani ensi Shushanki) on the reverse (columns 2 and 3)

References
  1. "Site officiel du musΓ©e du Louvre". cartelfr.louvre.fr.
  2. Transcription and drawing in Lambert, Maurice (1979). "Journal asiatique" (in French). SociΓ©tΓ© asiatique.: 13. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  3. Álvarez-Mon, Javier (2020). The Art of Elam CA. 4200–525 BC. Routledge. p. 216. ISBN 978-1-000-03485-1.
  4. Potts, D. T. (2016). The Archaeology of Elam: Formation and Transformation of an Ancient Iranian State. Cambridge University Press. p. 100. ISBN 978-1-107-09469-7.
  5. Potts, D. T. (2016). The Archaeology of Elam: Formation and Transformation of an Ancient Iranian State. Cambridge University Press. p. 100. ISBN 978-1-107-09469-7.
  6. "Journal asiatique" (in French). SociΓ©tΓ© asiatique. 1979. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  7. Potts, D. T. (2016). The Archaeology of Elam: Formation and Transformation of an Ancient Iranian State. Cambridge University Press. p. 97. ISBN 978-1-107-09469-7.
  8. Foster, Benjamin R. (2015). The Age of Agade: Inventing Empire in Ancient Mesopotamia. Routledge. p. 274. ISBN 978-1-317-41552-7.
  9. Álvarez-Mon, Javier (2020). The Art of Elam CA. 4200–525 BC. Routledge. p. 148. ISBN 978-1-000-03485-1.
  10. "Site officiel du musΓ©e du Louvre". cartelfr.louvre.fr.
  11. "CDLI-Archival View". cdli.ucla.edu.
  12. "CDLI-Found Texts". cdli.ucla.edu.
  13. Transcription and drawing in Lambert, Maurice (1979). "Journal asiatique" (in French). SociΓ©tΓ© asiatique.: 13. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  14. "Journal asiatique" (in French). SociΓ©tΓ© asiatique. 1979: 12–13. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
Preceded by
Epirmupi		 Akkadian Governor of Elam
2200 BCE		 Succeeded by
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(Awan Dynasty)
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