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Iluma-Ilum - Founder of Sealand

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A random character from history whose name caught my attention.  Not that much known about him.  Thought to have been born c. 1732bc, he claimed to be a descendent of the Dynastic Kings of Isin.  He rose a rebellion against Hammurabi of Babylon's son, Samsu-Iluna, breaking Southern Mesopotamia away from the Babylonian empire.

Here, he is depicted leaving the Babylonian Empire in the distance, manacles fallen at his feet. The reeds denote the marsh lands typical of southern Mesopotamia.  The ship is - sadly - historically inaccurate, but oh well.

I wonder if Sealand was the original ancient namesake for all current or later countries known by Sealand or Zealand.

On further reading, I've found that the Mesopotamian Marshlands are under serious threat - having been reclaimed to land and reduced to 10% of their original size under Saddam.  These marshes were important for the wildlife and Marsh Arabs, who make their home there.  The Marshes have partially recovered, but dam building by Iran, Turkey and Syria has been undermining their recovery:

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesopota…

Oh, our rivers are so badly abused worldwide.  :(

Complimentary Song: www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXEOXs…

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4792x4588px 10.9 MB
Make
Canon
Model
Canon EOS REBEL T2i
Shutter Speed
1/32 second
Aperture
F/5.6
Focal Length
21 mm
ISO Speed
500
Date Taken
Aug 13, 2011, 7:05:39 AM
Sensor Size
21mm
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