Shilhaha
Elamite king
About Shilhaha
Lived 2000 BC – 1900 BC.
Shilhaha (Elamite si-il-ha-ha, or shi-il-ha-ha, mshi-il-ha-ha, cf. middle-Elamite shilha ‘strong’ ; ) was an Elamite ruler of the 20th century BC (Middle Chronology). He was first to be attested as sukkalmah in Elam, effectively founding the Sukkalmah Dynasty. At least 11 rulers of this dynasty used the phrase “descendant of Šilhaha” (ruhušak) in their titles as evidence of their legitimacy.
and on Atta-Hušu cylindroid show that he was contemporary of Ebarat II, one of the last kings of Shimashki.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Shilhaha?
Elamite king
When was Shilhaha born?
Shilhaha was born in 2000 BC.
When did Shilhaha die?
Shilhaha died in 1900 BC.
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