Foundation tablet of the temple of
Ninsun dedicated by Warad-Sin,
Louvre Museum
Warad-Sin (𒀴𒀭𒂗𒍪, ARAD-Dsuen) ruled the
ancient Near East city-state of
Larsa from 1770 BC to 1758 BC (
short chronology) or 1834-1823 (middle chronology). There are indications that his father
Kudur-Mabuk was co-regent or at very least the
power behind the throne. His sister En-ane-du was high priestess of the moon god in
Ur.[1][2][3]
Annals survive for his complete 12-year reign. He recorded that in his second year as king, he destroyed the walls of
Kazallu, and defeated the army of Mutibal that had occupied Larsa.
He was succeeded as king of Larsa by his brother
Rim-Sin I.
Gallery
Foundation figurine of Warad-Sin for
Inanna at
Zabalam
Clay cylinder. The Akkadian cuneiform text mentions the name of Warad-Sin, ruler of Larsa. From Babylon, Iraq. Vorderasiatisches Museum, Berlin
Fired mudbrick, stamped. The Akkadian cuneiform inscription mentions the name of Warad-Sin, ruler of Larsa. From Ur, Iraq. British Museum, London
Foundation cone of Warad-Sin, ruler of Larsa, 19th century BCE. From Ur, Iraq. Iraq Museum, Baghdad