Manishtushu
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Manishtushu was the third king of the Akkadian Empire, reigning 15 years c. 2270 BC until his death c. 2255 BC. His name means "Who is with him?". He was the son of Sargon the Great, the founder of th
Statue of Manishtusu. Elamite language inscription stating that the statue was taken from Akkad and brought to Susa in the 12th century BC by king Shutruk-Nakhunte. Held at the Louvre Museum as fragments SB 47 + SB 9099.
Votive stone mace-head from Uruk, Iraq., the name of Manishtushu appears, c. 2270-2255 BC. Iraq Museum.
BM 91018 Macehead in the name of Manishtushu
Archaic votive statue with Eshpum's inscription in the back
Naram-Sin of Akkad
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Naram-Sin, also transcribed Narām-Sîn or Naram-Suen, was a ruler of the Akkad, who reigned c. 2255–2218 BC, and was the third successor and grandson of King Sargon of Akkad. Under Naram-Sin, the kingd
Manishtushu
…2255 BC. His name means "Who is with him?". He was the son of Sargon the Great, the founder of the Akkadian Empire, and he was succeeded by his son, Naram-Sin who also deified him posthumously. A cylinder seal, of unknown provenance, clearly from the reign of Naram-Sin or later, refers to the deified Manishtushu…
Portrait of Naram-Sin
Victory stele of Naram-Sin
Terracotta brick stamp of Naram-Sin (Naram-Suen). Ancient Orient Museum, Istanbul.
Bassetki Statue, 23rd century BC, from Bassetki, Iraq. Iraq Museum.