Ibrium

Ibrium

Ibrium

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Ibrium (2322–2302 BC), also spelt Ebrium, was the vizier of Ebla for king Irkab-Damu and his successor Isar-Damu.

Ibrium is attested to have campaigned against the city of Abarsal during the time of vizier Arrukum.[1][2] He took office after Arrukum during the last two years of Irkab-Damu's reign and continued to hold office during the reign of Isar-Damu. Ibrium kept his position for about 20 years and was succeeded by his son Ibbi-Sipish, thus establishing a parallel dynasty of viziers next to the royal family.[1]

Ibrium waged a war against Armi in his ninth year as vizier. The Ebla tablets mention that the battle happened near a town called Batin (a location possibly located in modern northeastern Aleppo), and that a messenger arrived in Ebla with news about the defeating of Armi.[3] He also conducted several campaigns against rebellious vassals and concluded a peace and trading treaty with Abarsal.[4]

References

  1. [1]
    Mario Liverani (4 December 2013). The Ancient Near East: History, Society and Economy. p. 207. ISBN 9781134750917.
  2. [2]
    Joan Aruz,Ronald Wallenfels (2003). Art of the First Cities: The Third Millennium B.C. p. 462.
  3. [3]
    Paolo Matthiae,Licia Romano (2010). 6 ICAANE. p. 484. ISBN 9783447061759.
  4. [4]
    Stephen C. Neff (2014). Justice Among Nations. p. 14. ISBN 9780674726543.
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