to return to their post after his death. Taken together, it seems likely that Shu-Sin attempted to take power during his brother's reign. It is unclear if Amar-Sin was assassinated during this period, or if he died of natural causes.

Attestation

Year names of Amar-Sin

All the year names of Amar-Sin are known, and, as was standard for the time, documented events during that king's reign. While some events are military conquests, most of Amar-Sin's years record cultic activities. Some examples include:

Artifacts

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