When was ISIN founded?
Isin, ancient Mesopotamian city, probably the origin of a large mound near Ad-Dīwānīyah, in southern Iraq. An independent dynasty was established at Isin about 2017 bc by Ishbi-Erra, “the man of Mari.” He founded a line of Amorite rulers of whom the first five claimed authority over the city of Ur to the south. Where…