Libaya

Libaya reigned as king of Assyria from 1690–1674 BC. He succeeded Bel-bani in the Adaside Dynasty, which came to the fore after the ejection of the Babylonians and Amorites from Assyria.[1]

Libaya
King of Assyria
King of the Old Assyrian Empire
Reign1692–1674 BC
PredecessorBel-bani
SuccessorSharma-Adad I
IssueSharma-Adad I
FatherBel-bani

Little is known of his reign, however Assyria was known to have been a relatively peaceful, secure and stable nation during this period.[2]

Preceded by
Bel-bani
King of Assyria
1690–1674 BC
Succeeded by
Sharma-Adad I

References

  1. K. R. Veenhof (2008). Mesopotamia: The Old Assyrian Period. Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht. p. 24.
  2. Georges Roux - Ancient Iraq

Georges Roux - Ancient Iraq K. R. Veenhof (2008). Mesopotamia: The Old Assyrian Period. Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht. p. 24.

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