About Eshpum
Eshpum was a governor.
Eshpum ( esh18-pum, formerly read Geba; died 2255 BC) was an Akkadian Governor of Elam around 2269–2255 BC.
Reign In the Akkadian Empire he was a vassal of king Manishtushu.
While Eshpum was in charge of Elam, another Governor of Manistushu named Ilshu-rabi was in charge of Pashime, in the coastal area.
Attestations Votive statue An archaic statue of an orant is known, which was re-dedicated about 500 years later by Eshpum. It reads:
Seal inscriptions "Eshpum, Governor of Elam"
"Egigi, servant of Eshpum" A seal only known from fragments, was made in the name of "Egigi, the fortune teller, servant of Eshpum".
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Who was Eshpum?
Governor of Elam for the Akkadian Empire, circa 2260 BCE
What was Eshpum's occupation?
Eshpum was a governor.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eshpum. https://biography.guide/eshpum/
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