Ammi-Ditana

Ammī-ditāna (died 1647 BC) was a king of Babylon who reigned 1683–1647 BC (according to the Middle Chronology; or 1675–1639 BC according to the Lower Middle Chronology) . He was the son and successor of Abi-Eshuh.

Year-names survive for the first 37 years of his reign, plus fragments for a few possible additional years. His reign was a largely peaceful one; he was primarily engaged in enriching and enlarging the temples, and a few other building projects, although in his 37th regnal year he recorded having destroyed the city wall of Der, built earlier by King Damiq-ilishu of Isin.

Ammi-Ditana was succeeded by his eldest son Ammi-Saduqa.

Family The wife of Ammī-ditāna and mother of his successor was possibly named Šamuḫtum. At least three children of the king are attested: Ammi-Saduqa, the eldest son and his father’s successor (possibly by Šamuḫtum) Šumum-libši Unnamed female, married at the behest of her brother Šumum-libši Possible children: Iltani, devotee (nadītum) of Shamash, a possible daughter Elmēšum, a possible daughter Annabum, a possible daughter

Literature Ammi-Ditana is known for his association with literary works. One work is called Ammī-ditāna's hymn to Ištar. Another work is Di 1353, a letter to chief lamentation priest of Annunītum on the provision of fodder barley for livestock in Nakkamtum.