Tashlultum
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| Tashlultum | |
|---|---|
| Queen consort of Akkad | |
| Reign | c. 2300 BC |
| King | Sargon |
| Spouse | Sargon |
Tashlultum (fl. c. 2300 BC) was a wife of King Sargon of Akkad.[1] Her name is known to archaeology only from a single shard of an alabaster vase or bowl with an inscription indicating it was dedicated to the temple by her steward/scribe.[2][3][4] This dedication provides insight into the position and features of Akkadian queenship: it is notable that Tashlultum had staff which included men, and these men were learned officials.[4]
From this, it has been assumed (for lack of any conflicting information) that she was queen of Akkad and the mother of Sargon's children Enheduanna, Rimush, Manishtushu, Shu-Enlil, and Ilaba'is-takal.
