Which culture had a strong influence on Mari during its pre-Amorite periods?
Egyptian
Hittite
Sumerian
Akkadian
Answer
During its pre-Amorite periods, Mari was heavily influenced by Sumerian culture. Despite this influence, Mari was a Semitic-speaking nation with a dialect similar to Eblaite.
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