Ili-ishmani (πππ π πi3-li2-isz-ma-ni) was a ruler of Elam around 2200 BCE. His name is purely Akkadian, and he was in charge of Elam at the time of Naram-Sin and/or Shar-Kali-Sharri, and probably their vassal. His title of "Military Governor" (Shakkanakku in Akkadian, in Sumerian) suggests that he was a dependent of the Akkadian kings, rather than an independent ruler. Ili-ishmani rose from the position of scribe, already one of the top three positions in the land, to the position of Governor.
His predecessor was probably Epirmupi. After him, and the weakening of the Akkadian Empire, rule in Elam probably reverted to local rulers of the Awan Dynasty.
Axe fragment
The fragment of an axe is known, which was dedicated by Ili-ishmani. It reads:
Axe blade with inscription Ilishmani, scribe and shakkanakku of Elam (with transcription)
"i3-li2-isz-ma-ni / dub-sar / szagina / ma-ti / elam{ki} "Ili-iΕ‘mani, / scribe, / military governor (shakkanakku) / of the land / of Elam."
ββInscription of Ili-ishmani. Louvre Museum Sb 14243.
Seal inscription
A seal found in Lagash also has the inscription "Ili-ishmani Governor (Ensi) of Susa" (πππ π π ππΌπ πΉππ Ili-ishmani ensi Shushanki).
Seal found in Lagash, with the inscription "Ili-ishmani Governor of Susa" (πππ π π ππΌπ πΉππ Ili-ishmani ensi Shushanki) on the reverse (columns 2 and 3)
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Seal found in Lagash, with the inscription "Ili-ishmani Governor of Susa" (πππ π π ππΌπ πΉππ Ili-ishmani ensi Shushanki) on the reverse (columns 2 and 3)
