Kassil

Kassil refers to a king of the Kassites, a people who originated in the Zagros Mountains (modern Iran) and who conquered Babylon around 1595 BC, establishing a dynasty that ruled for over 400 years. This dynasty is known as the Kassite Dynasty or the Third Dynasty of Babylon. Information about individual kings named Kassil is limited, and it is possible the name is a rendering of a title or ancestral figure rather than a specific historical person with copious records. The Kassites brought significant changes to Babylonia, including introducing new deities, horses, and chariot warfare, and reorganizing the administration of the region. Their long reign had a lasting impact on Babylonian culture and society. Archaeological evidence and surviving texts offer the primary sources of information regarding the Kassites and their rule.