Tammaritu I
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Tammaritu I, son of Urtak, was briefly a ruler in the ancient kingdom of Elam, ruling after the beheading of his predecessor Teumman in 653. He ruled part of Elam while his brother, Ummanigash, ruled
Tammaritu (behind the bow), son of Urtak, leading Assyrian troops against Teumman, king of Elam, at the Battle of Ulai. British Museum.
Tammaritu, son of Urtak, killing Tammaritu, son of king Teumman, with a mace, at the Battle of Ulai, 653 BCE
Ummanigash and Tammaritu acclaimed as rulers of Elam after the Battle of Tulliz.
The relief in the British Museum
Battle of Ulai
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The Battle of the Ulai River, also known as the Battle of Til-Tuba or the Battle of Tulliz, in c. 653 BCE, was a battle between the invading Assyrians, under their king Ashurbanipal, and the kingdom o
Tammaritu I
…protection at Nineveh. Based on his position in an Assyrian lists, Tammaritu was likely a younger son of Urtak. The Assyrian Ashurbanipal, at the Battle of Ulai, killed Teumman, opening the way for the rule of Tammaritu and Ummanigash. After the death of Teumman, the Assyrian king placed Ummanigash as "king…
Monumental relief of the Battle of Ulai, also called the Battle of Tulliz, British Museum.
Battle scene
Battle scene
The beheading of King Teumman of Elam.