Kurigalzu I

AncientEmperorKassite Dynasty-1400 — -1375

Kassite king who built Dur-Kurigalzu.

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Quick Facts

Born

1400 BCE

Died

1375 BCE

Country

Kassite Dynasty

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)40

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)50

Legacy (20%)42

Leadership (15%)53

Strategy (15%)43

Total Score49.5

Kurigalzu I — Complete Timeline

1390 BC

Foundation of Dur-KurigalzuCultural◆ Major

Kurigalzu I founded the city of Dur-Kurigalzu, located near modern Baghdad, as a new capital and religious center. The city featured a massive ziggurat dedicated to the god Enlil, symbolizing Kassite power and architectural ambition in Babylonia.

City FoundationArchitectureKassite

Impact: regionalconstructive

1380 BC

Military Campaigns in ElamWar

Kurigalzu I led military campaigns against Elam, expanding Kassite influence in the region. These campaigns secured Babylonian borders and asserted Kassite dominance, though specific details are limited to fragmentary inscriptions.

MilitaryElamExpansion

Impact: regional