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Iptar-Sin

Iptar-Sin or IB.TAR.Sîn (reading uncertain; died 1650 BC), was the 51st Assyrian king according to the Assyrian King List. He reigned for 12 years some time during the 17th century BC.

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Iptar-Sin or IB.TAR.Sîn (reading uncertain; died 1650 BC), was the 51st Assyrian king according to the Assyrian King List. He reigned for 12 years some time during the 17th century BC.

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  1. date of death: 1650 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95

Discussion questions

  1. Summarise the article in your own words. Which single claim would you verify first, and why?
  2. The record states that the date of death is "1650". What evidence would count against this claim?
  3. Which claim in this article is most likely to be revised as the sources update? How would you check its current status?
  4. If two sources disagreed about one of these facts, what would you need in order to trust one over the other?

Bibliography

  1. Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1351737002

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