Abstract

In this article, we will examine the personality of the Akkadian King Naram-Sin, the fourth king of the Akkadian Empire. Naram-Sin is considered one of the most influential kings in the history of Mesopotamia. Naram-Sin was immortalized through his art, in both its forms, sculpture and architecture, but more importantly through his royal inscriptions including the date formulae. This work will look at Naram-Sin through exploring first the architectural and artistic achievements during his reign, and second through exploring date formulae as evidence of his cultural and historic works. Naram-Sin chronicled the years of his rule with occasions that he personally wanted to bestow permanence on, such as military campaigns, and religious and urban construction projects. This work is divided into three main sections that start with what we know about his life, this will be followed by his material (art and architecture) legacy, and finally, the date formulas of this king.

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The article was added to IASJ on 2022-10-03

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