Eshpum


Eshpum was Akkadian Governor of Elam around 2269-2255 BCE. He was a vassal of the Akkadian Empire ruler Manishtushu.
While Eshpum was in charge of Elam, another Governor of Manistushu named Ilshu-rabi was in charge of Pashime, in the coastal area.

Votive statue

An archaic statue of an orant is known, which was re-dedicated about 500 years later by Eshpum. It reads:

Seal inscriptions

"Eshpum, Governor of Elam"

Another inscription of Eshpum is known, which reads "Eshpum, Governor of Elam".

"Egigi, servant of Eshpum"

A seal only known from fragments, was made in the name of "Egigi, the fortune teller, servant of Eshpum".