No monuments of this dynasty.
IIIrd DYNASTY, 1783-1207 B.C.
1783 The Kossæans or Kassites (Kasshu) from the mountains of Elam establish a dynasty with Gandish or Gaddash the first king. They had entered the country as roving bands, had overrun it, and finally attained the power. Culture and civilisation are assimilated by the newcomers.
1700 Agum-kakrime, the first king of the dynasty of whom we have any details. His kingdom is greater than that of Khammurabi. The land of Padan is subject to him. Some statues of gods that had been previously carried away are restored to Babylon.
1450 Karaindash.—In this reign we have the first evidence of intercourse between the kingdoms of Assyria and Babylonia—a treaty with Asshur-bel-nish-eshu, king of Assyria, concerning boundary line. Builds a temple to Nana, goddess of E-Anna.
1430 Kadashman-Bel.—He corresponds with Amenhotep III, of Egypt.
Monuments.—Letters found at Tel-el-Amarna.
1420 Burnaburiash I.—Contemporary with Puzur-Asshur of Assyria, with whom he seems to have had difficulties regarding questions of boundary. Builds a temple to the Sun-god at Larsa.
1410 Kurigalzu I.—The city of Dur-Kurigalzu is named after him. He probably rebuilds it.
Monuments.—Correspondence with Pharaoh of Egypt. (Tel-el-Amarna.)