King of Babylonia (626-605) and founder of the Neo-Babylonian Empire. The Akkadian form of his name is Nabû-aplu-uṣur. He established himself as king of Babylonia in 626 BCE after a period of instability following the death of Assurbanipal. He is attested in the Chronicles (ABC 2, ABC 3, ABC 4, ABC 5), the Akītu Chronicle, and the Uruk King List. There is also an epic based on his reign.