Bit-Bahiani
Bit Bahiani was an Aramaic principality with its capital Gozan (Tell Halaf ) at the upper reaches of the Khabur. In close proximity to the city Sikani (Tell Fekheriye ), which is identified by some with the old Mitanni capital Waššukanni was.
History
Since when bit Bahiani was a vassal state of Assyria, can not be accurately determined. First tribute payments under Adad - nirari II from the year 894 BC occupied, the mentioned the then king Abi- Salamu. Shortly thereafter, the city-states bit Bahiani and Izalla joined together to rebel against Assyrian dominance. However, the project seems to have failed, as both allies reappear in the tribute lists of Ashur - nasir - pal II 882 BC.
In the following years, the development was quiet. It was not until 810 BC, was the next military conflict, as Šammuramat by 810 BC the entire region incorporated the Assyrian Empire. An uprising of 759 BC 758 BC dejected. The last time bit Bahiani is mentioned under the governor Bachiannu.
Ruler of bit Bahiani
Kings
- Ḫadiani ( Chadiani )
- Kapara (son of Ḫadiani )
- Abi -salamu to 894 BC
- Hadad - Iti 'around 867 BC
Governor
- Mannu - kima - matu - Ashur v. to 793 AD
- Pur - sagale v. 763 BC
- Bel- harran -Bel- usur v. 727 BC
- Mutakkil - Ashur to 706 BC