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Fall of the Third Dynasty of Ur

2030 BCE – 2004 BCE

The Neo-Sumerian Empire disintegrated under pressure from Amorite incursions and Elamite invasion. The city of Ur was sacked in 2004 BC, ending the last Sumerian dynasty.

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Fall of the Third Dynasty of Ur

2030 BCE – 2004 BCE

The Neo-Sumerian Empire disintegrated under pressure from Amorite incursions and Elamite invasion. The city of Ur was sacked in 2004 BC, ending the last Sumerian dynasty.

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