Mr.VanTassel

"I am Shutruk-Nahunte, King of Anshan and Susa, sovereign of the land of Elam. By the command of Inshushinak, I destroyed Sippar and took the stele of Niran-Sin and brought it back to Elam, where I erected it as an offering to my god." - Shutruk-Nahunte, 1158 B.C.

Shutruk-Nakhkhunte was king of Elam from about 1185 to 1155 BC, and the second king of the Shutrukid Dynasty. Elam amassed an empire that included most of Mesopotamia and western Iran. Under his command, Elam defeated the Kassites and established the first Elamite Empire. Shutruk is a virtually unknown king, who speaks of his list of conquests, but speaks nothing about the benefits. He is basically unknown in history as you wont find him in most history books. He reminds me that "great ambition and conquest without contribution is without significance."

I want to challenge you, 8th graders of Imagine Kissimme Charter to contribute! Live every day leaving a legacy. "What we do in life echoes in eternity."

((echo loud))

- Mr. Van Tassel

josh.vantassel@imagineschools.com