Abi-Eshuh

AncientEmperorBabylon-1711 — -1684

Built dams to flood the Sealand rebels.

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Quick Facts

Born

1711 BCE

Died

1684 BCE

Country

Babylon

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)23

Political (20%)29

Influence (20%)42

Legacy (20%)33

Leadership (15%)42

Strategy (15%)30

Total Score34.6

Abi-Eshuh — Complete Timeline

1700 BC

Construction of Dams against the SealandPolitical Action◆ Major

Abi-Eshuh ordered the construction of dams and canals along the Tigris River to control flooding and to cut off water supply to the Sealand region, a rebellious area in southern Mesopotamia. This hydraulic engineering project aimed to weaken the Sealand rebels by depriving them of irrigation.

Hydraulic EngineeringSealandRebellion

Impact: regional