Ammitakum II

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Ammitakum
King of Alalakh
Reignc. 1700-16xx BCE. Middle chronology
Predecessor Yarim-Lim of Alalakh
Successor Hammurabi of Alalakh?

Ammitakum II was a king of the ancient Mesopotamian city Alalakh, and a vassal of the Great Kingdom of Yamhad.

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Reign

Archaeologists unearthed a large number of tablets detailing Ammitakum's reign. These documents showed that many citizens of Alalakh were indebted to him. [1]

Land purchase from Irkabtum

Ammitakum purchased two settlements named Age and Igandan from king Irkabtum of Yamhad. [2]

Arranged marriage

It is likely Ammitakum was succeeded by Hammurabi of Alalakh. [3] Ammitakum also arranged a marriage for his son. He married his son to the daughter of the king of Ebla. [4] [5]

King Ammitakum of Alalakh
Regnal titles
Preceded by King of Alalakh
1700 –  BC
Succeeded by

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