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Fall of the Third Dynasty of Ur

2030 BCE – 2004 BCE · 26 years

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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Belligerents

The main peoples, kingdoms and states involved.

  • Elamites & Amorites
  • Third Dynasty of Ur

Key moments

Defining events in the Fall of the Third Dynasty of Ur.

  1. c. 2004 BC Fall of Ur

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