No. 4908 · dated by century
Mukannishum
18th century BCOfficialAsia · c. 1750 BC
Mukannishum was a high functionary and official under king Zimri-Lim (r. c. 1775 BC - 1761 BC) at Mari. He served as a minister for transport, trade and industry for some fourteen years. Under the reign of Zimri-Lim Mari profited from the intensified international trade and textile manufacturing business. Hammurabi sacked the city and probably killed Zimri-Lim.