History by century · The 2100s BCE
The 22nd century BCE
In the 2100s BCE, 27 recorded states existed somewhere in the world. 6 were founded and 7 came to an end. The great powers of the age included the Uruk, the Elamite Confederation and the Mari.
Great powers
Profiles of the 22nd century BCE, ranked by their military, territorial, economic and historical weight in the Institute’s analysis and by how strong they were in these hundred years.
Uruk3500 BCE – 1802 BCEScore 5.9/10
Elamite Confederation2700 BCE – 539 BCEScore 4.7/10
Mari2900 BCE – 1761 BCEScore 4.6/10
Ebla3000 BCE – 1600 BCEScore 4.4/10
Byblos2600 BCE – 332 BCEScore 4.5/10
Akkadian Empire2334 BCE – 2154 BCEScore 5.6/10
Dilmun2200 BCE – 538 BCEScore 3.3/10
Neo-Sumerian Empire2112 BCE – 2004 BCEScore 5.2/10
People
Ur-NammuPerson · r. c. 2112–2094 BCE
Utu-hengalPerson · r. c. 2120 BCE
GudeaPerson · r. c. 2100 BCE
Kutik-InshushinakPerson · r. c. 2100 BCE
TiriganPerson · r. c. 2120 BCE
Yu the GreatPerson · traditionally c. 2100 BCE
Intef IPerson · r. c. 2134–2117 BCE
Mentuhotep IPerson · late 22nd century BCE
Meryibre KhetyPerson · c. 22nd century BCE
NeferkauhorPerson · late 22nd century BCE
Qakare IbiPerson · c. 22nd century BCE- ErridupizirPerson · 22nd century BCE
States founded 6
States that came to an end 7
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