Igrish-Halam

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Reignc. 2360 BC
PredecessorPossibly Adub-Damu
SuccessorIrkab-Damu
SpouseKesdut
Igrish-Halam
King of Ebla
Reignc. 2360 BC
PredecessorPossibly Adub-Damu
SuccessorIrkab-Damu
SpouseKesdut
IssueIrkab-Damu
First Eblaite Empire

Igrish-Halam or Igriš-Halab[1] (fl.c. 2360 BC) was a king of the ancient city state of Ebla.[2][3] His name means "(The god of) Halab has driven away (the opponent)", hence, the name might be a commemoration of an Eblaite victory that led to the incorporation of lands beyond the city of Halab.[4]

Conflict with Mari

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