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Was Nabonidus part of the Sargonid dynasty?

  • Yes

  • No

  • Uncertain

  • Possibly

Answer

Yes, it's possible that Nabonidus was part of the Sargonid dynasty. He was the last king of the Neo-Babylonian Empire, and his mother was a daughter of Sargon II, the founder of the Sargonid dynasty. However, there is some debate among historians about whether Nabonidus was a direct descendant of Sargon II or if he was related through a different branch of the family.
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