Old Babylonian Period (jan 1, 2000 BC – jan 1, 1600 BC)
Description:
The Old Babylonian Period describes south Mesopotamia in the period about 2000-1600 BC. The early years saw a number of important states dominating the region: Isin, Larsa, Eshnunna and, from 1894 BC, Babylon. Babylon was ruled by a dynasty of Amorite kings.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 2000 BC
jan 1, 1600 BC
~ 400 years