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Zimrilim

king of Mari
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Zimrilim was a king of Mari, an ancient Mesopotamian city located on the Euphrates River in modern-day Syria. His prosperous reign lasted nearly 30 years. However, his rule ended when Hammurabi of Babylon conquered and destroyed Mari in the 18th century BCE.1

The most significant discovery at Mari was Zimrilim's palace, which housed administrative offices and thousands of archives. These archives provided invaluable insights into the diplomatic correspondence, historical records, and daily life of the period, greatly expanding knowledge of Assyrian geography and history. Hammurabi, a prominent ruler of Babylon, is known for his law code and for consolidating power in Mesopotamia.12

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