Kashtiliash

Kashtiliash was an ancient Mesopotamian king who ruled the city of Larsa around 1770 BCE during the period known as the Old Babylonian era. His reign was marked by efforts to strengthen his city’s power and influence in a competitive and often turbulent city-state landscape. Kashtiliash’s leadership included military campaigns and diplomatic activities aimed at maintaining independence and asserting dominance in the region. His name appears on inscriptions and administrative texts from that era, offering insights into the political and cultural dynamics of early Mesopotamian civilization.