Gungunum

AncientEmperorLarsa-1932 — -1906

First independent Larsa king, broke from Isin.

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Quick Facts

Born

1932 BCE

Died

1906 BCE

Country

Larsa

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)20

Political (20%)37

Influence (20%)46

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)52

Strategy (15%)42

Total Score40.4

Gungunum — Complete Timeline

1932 BC

Declaration of Independence from IsinPolitical Action◆ Major

Gungunum declared Larsa's independence from the Kingdom of Isin, establishing himself as the first independent king of Larsa. This break marked the beginning of Larsa's rise as a major power in southern Mesopotamia, challenging Isin's dominance.

IndependenceLarsaIsin

Impact: regionalconstructive

1925 BC

Conquest of UrWar◆ Major

Gungunum captured the city of Ur from the kingdom of Isin, gaining control of a major religious and economic center. This victory significantly expanded Larsa's territory and prestige, and cut off Isin's access to the Persian Gulf trade routes.

ConquestUrLarsa

Impact: regional