Shutruk-Nahhunte I

AncientEmperorElam-1190 — -1155

Conquered Babylon, brought Hammurabi stele to Susa.

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Quick Facts

Born

1190 BCE

Died

1155 BCE

Country

Elam

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)80

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)58

Legacy (20%)50

Leadership (15%)40

Strategy (15%)66

Total Score57.8

Shutruk-Nahhunte I — Complete Timeline

1165 BC

Campaigns in MesopotamiaWar

Shutruk-Nahhunte I conducted multiple military campaigns into Mesopotamia, expanding Elamite influence. He attacked cities such as Eshnunna and Sippar, weakening the Kassite dynasty of Babylon.

Elamite ExpansionMesopotamiaKassites

Impact: regionaldestructive

1160 BC

Conquest of BabylonWar◆ Major

Shutruk-Nahhunte I led an Elamite invasion of Babylonia, capturing the city of Babylon. He plundered the city and removed the stele of Hammurabi, taking it to Susa as a trophy of war.

Elamite ConquestBabylonHammurabi Stele

Impact: regionaldestructive

Removal of the Stele of HammurabiCultural◆ Major

After conquering Babylon, Shutruk-Nahhunte I ordered the removal of the stele inscribed with the Code of Hammurabi. The stele was transported to Susa, the Elamite capital, where it remained until its rediscovery in 1901.

Cultural LootingHammurabiSusa

Impact: global