1595 BCEReputable source · 2 sourcesWell documented
The Hittite Sack of Babylon
On the timeline · around 1595 BCE ·
What happened
In 1595 BCE, the Hittite king Mursili I raided far south and sacked Babylon, carrying off its treasures and ending the dynasty Hammurabi had founded. The Hittites soon withdrew, leaving the city weakened.
Why it matters
The sack ended the Old Babylonian period and plunged Mesopotamia into a poorly documented 'dark age' before new powers rose.
Sources
- World History Encyclopedia. The Hittites · Reputable source
- World History Encyclopedia. Hammurabi · Reputable source