Idrimi

Idrimi, King of Alalakh (1475-1450 BC? ), Vassal of the kingdom of Mitanni was. In the year 1447 BC (33rd year of the reign of Thutmose III. ) Was Idrimi tributary against Egypt.

The area of ​​the small kingdom, better Principality of Idrimi is now on Turkish territory, but belongs rather to the Syriac culture. As a buffer zone or a bone of contention between Anatolian and Mesopotamian great powers were able to survive in their weakness smaller dominions. To Idrimis time even more unrest arose because Mittani strengthened and Egypt attacked north. History Idrimi is a marginal phenomenon, but the history of art it has meaning for posterity.

In the ruins of the temple of Alalakh namely a broken seat Idrimis statue was found. It is inscribed in stone with a height of 140 cm and the whole area with his resume. The style is flatten Syriac. In a faulty Akkadian autobiographical inscription Idrimis Vita is back. He fled as a prince from the city of Halab and spent a long time in exile, including at the Sutäern and Apiru. This flight history is also the oldest known written mention of Canaan.

After he had gathered fortified followers around him, he returned to Alalakh and was confirmed in his rule over the city from Mitanni king Baratarna in -dependent kingdom.

Idrimis successor as ruler of Alalakh his son Niqmepa.