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Amar-Sin vs Ptolemy X Alexander I
Amar-Sin leads by 2.4 pts · 2 figures compared
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Amar-Sin
Emperor · Ancient
43.1Total
Ptolemy X Alexander I
Emperor · Ancient
40.7Total
Basic Information
Born
-2046
-140
Died
-2038
-88
Era
Ancient
Ancient
Nationality
Ur
Ptolemaic Kingdom
Occupation
Emperor
Emperor
Civilization
Middle Eastern
Middle Eastern
Score Comparison
Military (10%)
23.5
35.7
Political (20%)
37.1
37.9
Influence (20%)
59.7
56.4
Legacy (20%)
46.3
42.9
Leadership (15%)
37.6
34.7
Strategy (15%)
43.6
30.0
TOTAL
43.1
40.7
Amar-Sin — Complete Timeline
2046 BC
Accession to the thronePolitical Action◆ Major
Amar-Sin became king of the Ur III Empire after the death of his father Shulgi. He inherited a stable and prosperous empire that controlled much of Mesopotamia, with a well-organized bureaucracy and military.
Ur III DynastySuccession
Impact: regional
2043 BC
Military campaigns in the eastWar◆ Major
Amar-Sin led military campaigns against the Lullubi and other peoples in the Zagros Mountains to secure the eastern frontiers of the Ur III Empire. These campaigns are recorded in administrative texts and year names.
Military CampaignFrontier Defense
Impact: regional
2040 BC
Construction of the Tummal templeCultural
Amar-Sin undertook the restoration and expansion of the Tummal temple in Nippur, a key religious site. This project continued the Ur III tradition of royal patronage of the cult of Enlil.
Temple BuildingReligious Patronage
constructive
2038 BC
Maintenance of the Ur III bureaucracyPolitical Action◆ Major
Amar-Sin maintained the extensive administrative system of the Ur III Empire, including the distribution of rations, land management, and tax collection. His reign saw continued economic prosperity and stability.
AdministrationEconomic Management
Impact: regionalconstructive
Ptolemy X Alexander I — Complete Timeline
107 BC
Reign as King of EgyptPolitical Action◆ Major
Ptolemy X ruled Egypt after expelling his brother Ptolemy IX. His reign was marked by financial troubles and military defeats, including the loss of Cyprus to his brother.
ReignFinancial CrisisTerritorial Loss
Impact: nationaldestructive
101 BC
Murder of Cleopatra IIIPolitical Action◆ Major
Ptolemy X ordered the murder of his mother Cleopatra III to secure his sole rule. This act of matricide shocked the Ptolemaic court and led to widespread condemnation, but he remained in power.
MatricideDynastic ViolencePower Grab
Impact: nationaldestructive
88 BC
Death in Naval BattleWar◆ Major
Ptolemy X was killed in a naval battle while attempting to invade Cyprus. His death ended his reign and allowed Ptolemy IX to return to Egypt.
Naval BattleDeath in BattleCyprus
Impact: nationaltragic
Expert Analysis
Amar-Sin vs Ptolemy X Alexander I: Historical Comparison This comprehensive analysis compares Amar-Sin (Emperor, Ancient era) and Ptolemy X Alexander I (Emperor, Ancient era) across six quantitative dimensions of historical impact and achievement. The comparison evaluates both figures using the HistoryVersus v4.0 scoring system, which measures: Military capability (10% weight), Political governance (20%), Historical Influence (20%), Lasting Legacy (20%), Leadership effectiveness (15%), and Strategic innovation (15%). Each dimension is scored on a 0-100 scale using structured historical data including battle records, political reforms, territorial expansion, cultural impact, and institutional longevity. Amar-Sin holds a numerical advantage with a total composite score of 43 compared to Ptolemy X Alexander I's 40. However, raw scores alone do not capture the full historical picture — the detailed dimension-by-dimension breakdown reveals where each figure excelled and where they fell short relative to their historical context. Explore the full comparison below to see the complete score breakdown across all six dimensions, side-by-side event timelines, and detailed analysis of their respective historical contributions.
Rankings
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Amar-SinLeader
Mil: 23.5Pol: 37.1Inf: 59.7
43.1
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Ptolemy X Alexander I
Mil: 35.7Pol: 37.9Inf: 56.4
40.7
+2.4 behind
How This Comparison Works
Algorithm
Each figure is scored on 6 dimensions (0—100 scale) based on structured historical data: Military (10%), Political (20%), Influence (20%), Legacy (20%), Leadership (15%), Strategy (15%). The weighted total produces the final ranking.
Data Sources
Scores are computed from structured sub-indicators in the database. Scale factors adjust for era (Ancient ×0.85, Modern ×1.0) and civilization size (Eastern ×1.05, Other ×0.80) to account for differences in population and military scale.
Maximum 3 Figures
Comparisons are limited to 2—3 figures to ensure readability and statistical meaningfulness.
Error Margins
±5 points per dimension — Sub-scores are derived from historical records with inherent uncertainty. Two figures within 5 points on a dimension should be considered roughly equivalent in that area.
Total Score Accuracy
±3 points overall — The weighted combination of 6 dimensions produces a total score with approximately ±3 points of uncertainty. Differences of less than 3 points are not statistically significant— the figures are effectively tied.
Known Limitations
- Historical records are incomplete and uneven across civilizations
- Figures from oral-tradition societies may be underrepresented
- Occupation labels can misclassify multi-role figures
- Scores measure capability and impact, not moral character
- Quantitative scoring is a comparison tool, not absolute truth
Capability Radar
Military (10%) — Battles & Warfare
Battles
15
10
Win Rate
20
5
Expansion
10
5
Political (20%) — Governance & Reform
Reform
10
5
Diplomacy
25
5
Economy
20
5
Influence (20%) — Cultural & Global Reach
Cultural
15
5
Global
10
5
Legacy (20%) — Historical Impact
Historical
20
10
Longevity
10
5
Leadership (15%) — Power & Stability
Tenure
40
15
Stability
30
5
Strategy (15%) — Tactics & Innovation
Strategy
15
10
Tactics
10
10
Reform
5
5
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