Larsa

Larsa was a state in Mesopotamia (Middle East) that lasted from c. 2025 to 1763 BCE, about 262 years. Its people spoke Semitic languages (Akkadian, Amorite, Aramaic, Hebrew, Phoenician, Ge'ez, Amharic, Tigrinya).

Rival of Isin for southern Mesopotamia. Under Rim-Sin, who reigned some 60 years, it ruled most of Sumer until Hammurabi captured the city in 1763 BCE.

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Facts

Dates: c. 2025 to 1763 BCE
Duration: 262 years
Type: State
Region: Mesopotamia, Middle East
Language family: Semitic
Capital: Larsa

Came from

Third Dynasty of Ur 2112 to 2004 BCE

Events in Middle East during its time

2004 BCE Elamites sack Ur

Neighbours in Middle East

Old Babylonian Empire 1894 to 1595 BCE
Ebla c. 3000 to 1600 BCE
Old Elamite period c. 2700 to 1500 BCE
Mari c. 2900 to 1761 BCE
Yamhad c. 1810 to 1517 BCE
Third Dynasty of Ur 2112 to 2004 BCE
Dilmun c. 2800 to 544 BCE
Troy c. 3000 to 1180 BCE
Byblos c. 2800 to 1200 BCE
Qatna c. 2000 to 1340 BCE

Elsewhere in the world at the same time

Minoan civilization c. 3100 to 1450 BCE, Europe

Questions

When did Larsa exist?

c. 2025 to 1763 BCE, about 262 years. These dates are approximate, because the evidence for its beginning or end is uncertain.

Where was Larsa?

Mesopotamia, in Middle East. Its capital was Larsa.

What language did Larsa speak?

Semitic. This family includes Akkadian, Amorite, Aramaic, Hebrew, Phoenician, Ge'ez, Amharic, Tigrinya.

What came before Larsa?

Third Dynasty of Ur.