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Biography
Ilim-Ilimma I (reigned middle 16th century BC - c. 1525 BC - Middle chronology) was the king of Halab (formerly Yamhad) succeeding his father Abba-El II.
Reign
Ilim-Ilimma is known through the inscriptions found on the Statue of his Son Idrimi, his queen belonged to Emar royalty, he had many children of which Idrimi was the youngest.
Ilim-Ilimma was under the threats of king Parshatatar of Mitanni, a rebellion probably instigated by him ended Ilim-Ilimma reign and life in ca. 1525 BC, and the royal family fled to Emar.
Dynasty Fate
Aleppo came under the authority of Mitanni, Idrimi stayed in exile for seven years, after which he conquered Alalakh and continued the dynasty as the King of Mukis, Ilim-Ilimma I was the last king of the Yamhad dynasty to rule as King of Halab, his grandchild Niqmepa might have controlled Halab but as king of Alalakh.
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Ilim-Ilimma I of Halab Yamhad dynasty Died: 1525 BC | ||
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| Preceded by Abba-El II | King of Halab (Yamhad) – 1525 BC | Vacant Title next held by Telepinus |