Dual power in Susa: Chronicle of a transitional period from Ur III via Šimaški to the Sukkalmaḫs

A new chronology for the early Sukkalmaḫat period at Susa, previously poorly understood, has been established by analyzing documentary texts and royal inscriptions. This breakthrough refines the timeline of Atta-ḫušu's rule, a key figure in the transition from the Ur III empire to the Sukkalmaḫ regime, and provides fresh insights into the socio-economic dynamics of this pivotal era. The study integrates archaeological and archival evidence, offering a more coherent narrative of political and administrative changes during this transitional phase.

De Graef, K. (2012). Dual power in Susa: Chronicle of a transitional period from Ur III via Šimaški to the Sukkalmaḫs. Bulletin of the School of Oriental and African Studies, 75(3), 525–546. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0041977x1200136x