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Lugal-Zage-Si (LUGAL.ZAG.GE.SI 𒈗𒍠𒄀𒋛; frequently spelled Lugalzaggesi, sometimes Lugalzagesi or "Lugal-Zaggisi") of Umma (reigned c. 2358 – 2334 BCE middle chronology) was the last Sumerian king before the conquest of Sumer by Sargon of Akkad and the rise of the Akkadian Empire, and was considered as the only king of the third ...
Lugalzagesi, (reigned c. 2375–50 bc ), ensi (“sacred king”) of the southern Mesopotamian city of Umma, who first conquered the major cities of Lagash ( c. 2375 bc) and Kish, then overcame the Sumerian cities of Ur and Uruk (he alone represents the 3rd dynasty of Uruk).
Apr 30, 2020 · Lugalzagesi, who united all Sumer city-states and conquered many foreign countries, called himself "King of all nations." His reign lasted 25-34 years, depending on which version of the Sumerian king list is correct. Undoubtedly, it was an outstanding achievement to unite the Sumerian city-states, and it was not an easy task.
Lugal-Zage-Si of Umma was the last Sumerian king before the conquest of Sumer by Sargon of Akkad and the rise of the Akkadian Empire, and was considered as the only king of the third dynasty of Uruk, according to the Sumerian King List.
Sargon of Akkade (2324–2285 BC) defeated Lugalzagesi, king of Uruk, and unified the whole of Babylonia proper for the first time into a single territorial state, thus laying the foundation of the Akkadian Empire.
Lugal-Zage-Si (lugal-zag-ge4-si = LUGAL.ZAG.GI4.SI 𒈗𒍠𒄄𒋛; frequently spelled Lugalzaggesi, sometimes Lugalzagesi or "Lugal-Zaggisi") of Umma (reigned c. 2294 - 2270 BC short chronology) was the last Sumerian king before the conquest of Sumer by Sargon of Akkad and the rise of the Akkadian Empire, and was considered as the only king ...
Following his defeat, Sargon led Lugal-Zage-Si to the ancient city of Nippur in order to confirm his rule at the Temple of the High God. This was a religious process that authorized kingship and granted more power and legitimacy to a king.
According to the inscription the survivors from the Battle of Uruk fled to the surrounding fifty Sumerian provinces and joined under leader Lugal-Zage-Si. The Battle of Uruk led directly to a confrontation between these two leaders over complete control over the Mesopotamian region.
Lugal-zage-si 1 (RIME 1.14.20.01 composite) (column 1) i 1 1: d en-lil₂ (i 1) To Enlil, king of all lands. i 2 2: lugal kur-kur-ra: i 3 3: lugal-zag-ge-si (i 3) When to Lugal-zage-si, king of Uruk, king of the Land, išib priest of An, lumah priest of Nisaba, child of Bubu, ruler of Umma, lumah priest of Nisaba, the one looked upon favourably by An, king of all lands, chief governor of Enlil, the one given wisdom by Enki, nominee of Utu, chancellor of Suen, general of Utu, provider of ...
Lugal-Zage-Si (LUGAL.ZAG.GE.SI 𒈗𒍠𒄀𒋛; frequently spelled Lugalzaggesi, sometimes Lugalzagesi or "Lugal-Zaggisi") of Umma (reigned c. 2358 – 2334 BCE middle chronology) was the last Sumerian king before the conquest of Sumer by Sargon of Akkad and the rise of the Akkadian Empire, and was considered as the only king of the third ...
