Enannatum I
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Enannatum I (Sumerian: ๐๐ญ๐พ๐บ, EN.AN.NA-tum2 fl.โc. 2425 BC), son of Akurgal, succeeded his brother Eannatum as Ensi (ruler, king) of Lagash.[2] During his rule, Umma once more asserted independence under its ensi Ur-Lumma, who attacked Lagash unsuccessfully. After several battles, Enannatum I finally defeated Ur-Lumma.[2] Ur-Lumma was replaced by a priest-king, Il, who also attacked Lagash.
Enannatum I ๐๐ญ๐พ๐บ | |
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![]() The inscription "Enannatum, Ensi of Lagash" (๐๐ญ๐พ๐บ ๐๐ผ๐ ๐ข๐๐ท๐ ) is located before the profile of Enannatum, vertically. Detail of a stone plaque. c. 2420 BC. From Girsu, Iraq. The British Museum, London.[1] | |
King of Lagash | |
Reign | c. 2425 BC |
Predecessor | Eannatum |
Successor | Entemena |
Spouse | Ashumen |
Issue | Meannesi Lummatur Entemena |
Dynasty | 1st Dynasty of Lagash |
Father | Akurgal |
Enannatum had a son named Meannesi, who is known for dedicating a statue for the life of his father and mother.[3][4] He has two other sons, Lummatur and Entemena, the latter succeeding him to the throne.[2] His wife was named Ashumen.[2]
- The cuneiform text states that Enannatum I reminds the gods of his prolific temple achievements in Lagash. Circa 2400 BCE. From Girsu, Iraq. The British Museum, London
- The name "En-annatum" in cuneiform
- Mace head with the eagle of Lagash, dedicated to the life of Enannatum, possibly Enannatum II.[7]
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