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title: Stele of the Akkadian king Naram-Sin
author: Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/2550/stele-of-the-akkadian-king-naram-sin/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 1970-01-01
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# Stele of the Akkadian king Naram-Sin

_Authored by [Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/OsamaSMAmin/)_

## Image File

[![Stele of the Akkadian king Naram-Sin](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/2550.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/2550.jpg)

## Image Caption

According to the inscription on the diorite piece of stele, it belongs to King [Naram-Sin](https://www.worldhistory.org/Naram-Sin/). It was found in Pir Hüseyin, a village near Diyarbakır. As it shows the borders of the [Akkadian](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/akkadian/) State in the era of Naram-Sin and reflects the artistic features of that era, it is one of the most important pieces of evidence concerning the Akkadian [culture](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/culture/). King Naram-Sin, who ruled in the 3rd millennium BCE, entitled himself as the "King who brought peace to 4 regions". This title represents the 4 principal directions and symbolizes Naram-Sin's becoming the "King of Universe" after conquering the [cities](https://www.worldhistory.org/city/) of Ebla and [Elam](https://www.worldhistory.org/elam/), i.e. the west and the east. Diorite, found in Diyarbakir, Akkadian era, 2254-2215 BCE. (Istanbul Archeological Museum/Ancient Orient Museum)

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## About the Author

Associate Professor of Neurology and lover of the Cradle of Civilization, Mesopotamia. I'm very interested in Mesopotamian history and always try to take photos of archaeological sites and artifacts in museums, both in Iraq and around the world.
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## Cite This Work

### APA
Amin, O. S. M. (2014, April 08). Stele of the Akkadian king Naram-Sin. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/2550/stele-of-the-akkadian-king-naram-sin/>
### Chicago
Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Stele of the Akkadian king Naram-Sin." *World History Encyclopedia*, April 08, 2014. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/2550/stele-of-the-akkadian-king-naram-sin/>.
### MLA
Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Stele of the Akkadian king Naram-Sin." *World History Encyclopedia*, 08 Apr 2014, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/2550/stele-of-the-akkadian-king-naram-sin/>.

## License & Copyright

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