Polity Gurgum

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Was a Syro-Hittite state (Luwian-, Aramaic- and Phoenician-speaking political entities in northern Syria and southern Anatolia that emerged after the collapse of the Hittite Empire).

Establishment

  • January 949 BC: The first historical event in the history of Gurgum is known for the reign of Larama I c. 950 BC.

Chronology

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1. Campaigns of Ashurnasirpal II

Military campaigns of Assyrian king Ashurnasirpal II.

  • January 869 BC: Khazazu (modern-day Azaz) was invaded by Assyria around 870 BC.

2. Campaigns of Zim-ri-Lim

Military campaigns of Mariote king Zim-ri-Lim.

  • January 739 BC: Gurgum became an assyrian vassal after 740 BC.

3. Campaigns of Sargon II

Military campaigns of Assyrian king Sargon II.

  • January 710 BC: In 711 BC, Tarhulara was assassinated by his son Muwatalli III, who then seized the throne of Gurgum. The Assyrian king Sargon II responded by deposing Muwatalli III and deporting him to Assyria. Gurgum was annexed to the Assyrian empire and renamed Marqas after the name of the capital city.

Disestablishment

  • January 710 BC: In 711 BC, Tarhulara was assassinated by his son Muwatalli III, who then seized the throne of Gurgum. The Assyrian king Sargon II responded by deposing Muwatalli III and deporting him to Assyria. Gurgum was annexed to the Assyrian empire and renamed Marqas after the name of the capital city.