The Ancient Amorites (Amurru) of Mesopotamia

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Exploring the origins of the Amorites, this book delves into their emergence from western Mesopotamia before the 3rd millennium BCE. Known by various names across cultures, they worshipped a pantheon led by the chief deity Amurru, whose associations with mountains and deserts hint at their possible roots near Mount Hermon. The text examines their enigmatic history, particularly before their establishment in significant cities like Mari, Ebla, and Babylon, highlighting the lack of self-identification and the mysteries surrounding their early existence.