Enannatum I

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Enannatum I

Enannatum I (Sumerian: ๐’‚—๐’€ญ๐’ˆพ๐’บ, EN.AN.NA-tum2 fl.โ€‰c. 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.

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Enannatum I
๐’‚—๐’€ญ๐’ˆพ๐’บ
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The inscription "Enannatum, Ensi of Lagash" (๐’‚—๐’€ญ๐’ˆพ๐’บ ๐’‘๐’‹ผ๐’‹› ๐’‰ข๐’“๐’†ท๐’† ) 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
Reignc. 2425 BC
PredecessorEannatum
SuccessorEntemena
SpouseAshumen
IssueMeannesi
Lummatur
Entemena
Dynasty1st Dynasty of Lagash
FatherAkurgal
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Location of Lagash

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]

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