Shilwa-Teshup

15th century BCEntrepreneurAsia · c. 1450 BC

EntrepreneurRoom: Economy of Ancient Mesopotamia

Shilwa-Teshup was a well-known Mesopotamian entrepreneur; otherwise a prince of Arrapha and the eldest son of king Ithi-Teshup. His business affairs are well known from the Nuzi archives.

Shilwa-teshup's firm at Nuzi employed about 80 shepherds; sold hides, wool, and hair; made large grain and metal loans; and engaged in real estate transactions.

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