Sumerischer Widerstand gegen semitische Herrschaft. Migration, Machtkämpfe und Demographie im 3. Jahrtausend v. Chr.
Sumerian Resistance to Semitic Rule. Migration, Power Struggles and Demography in the 3rd Millennium BC

Summary/Abstract: This study deals with historical and demographic aspects from the early history of Mesopotamia. The history of the immigration of the Semites in the 3rd millennium B.C. is presented from the oldest evidence to the domination of the Akkadian Empire (ca. 2900-2300). Especially the names of persons and places are informative. The integration into the autochthonous Sumerian society seems to have proceeded largely without conflict. After the Semitic dynasty of Akkade had gained dominance for about 150 years around 2300, there are detailed reports about several large uprisings in Sumer. Their backgrounds are analysed. From the detailed data on the high numbers of victims, the question of the consequences for Sumerian society arises. Various methods of historical demography are presented, the results of research are referred to, conclusions on population density are attempted, and strategies for conflict resolution are discussed.

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