Tirigan

Gutian ruler

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Tirigan was the last king of the Gutian dynasty, a group of mountain people who significantly impacted ancient Mesopotamia. Around 2230 BCE, the Guti invaded Babylonia, overthrowing the Akkadian empire and ruling for about a century. Little is known about their reign, which is characterized by political turmoil and cultural stagnation. Tirigan's rule ended around 2130 BCE when Utu-khegal of Uruk defeated him, marking the end of the Gutian dynasty's control over southern Mesopotamia. Although the Guti continued to pose a threat from their Zagros Mountain home, they never regained dominance in the region.1

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…when Utu-khegal of Uruk defeated Tirigan, the last king of the Gutian dynasty. Although the Guti, from their home in the Zagros, continued to menace the subsequent dynasties and kingdoms, they were never again able to take control of southern Mesopotamia.
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…when Utu-khegal of Uruk defeated Tirigan, the last king of the Gutian dynasty. Although the Guti, from their home in the Zagros, continued to menace the subsequent dynasties and kingdoms, they were never again able to take control of southern Mesopotamia.
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