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Lugal-ushumgal (, ''lugal-ušumgal'') was a
Sumerian ruler (
ensi, formerly read "Patesi") of
Lagash
Lagash (cuneiform: LAGAŠKI; Sumerian: ''Lagaš''), was an ancient city state located northwest of the junction of the Euphrates and Tigris rivers and east of Uruk, about east of the modern town of Ash Shatrah, Iraq. Lagash (modern Al-Hiba) w ...
("Shirpula"), circa 2230-2210 BCE. Several inscriptions of Lugal-ushumgal are known, particularly seal impressions, which refer to him as governor of
Lagash
Lagash (cuneiform: LAGAŠKI; Sumerian: ''Lagaš''), was an ancient city state located northwest of the junction of the Euphrates and Tigris rivers and east of Uruk, about east of the modern town of Ash Shatrah, Iraq. Lagash (modern Al-Hiba) w ...
and at the same time a vassal (, ''arad'', "servant" or "slave") of the
Akkadian Empire
The Akkadian Empire () was the first ancient empire of Mesopotamia after the long-lived civilization of Sumer. It was centered in the city of Akkad () and its surrounding region. The empire united Akkadian and Sumerian speakers under one ...
rulers
Naram-Sin and his successor
Shar-Kali-Sharri
Shar-Kali-Sharri (, '' DShar-ka-li-Sharri''; reigned c. 2217–2193 BC middle chronology, c. 2153–2129 BC short chronology) was a king of the Akkadian Empire.
Rule
Succeeding his father Naram-Sin in c. 2217 BC, he came to the throne in an age ...
.
It can be considered that Lugalushumgal was a collaborator of the
Akkadian Empire
The Akkadian Empire () was the first ancient empire of Mesopotamia after the long-lived civilization of Sumer. It was centered in the city of Akkad () and its surrounding region. The empire united Akkadian and Sumerian speakers under one ...
, as was
Meskigal, ruler of
Adab.
He was succeeded by
Puzer-Mama who achieved independence from
Shar-Kali-Sharri
Shar-Kali-Sharri (, '' DShar-ka-li-Sharri''; reigned c. 2217–2193 BC middle chronology, c. 2153–2129 BC short chronology) was a king of the Akkadian Empire.
Rule
Succeeding his father Naram-Sin in c. 2217 BC, he came to the throne in an age ...
, assuming the title of "King of Lagash" and starting the illustrious Second Dynasty of Lagash.
Seal of Lugalushumgal as vassal of Naram-sin
The seal depicts a presentation scene of governor Lugal-ushumgal to a male deity. Lugal-ushumgal is shown standing to the left, carrying an animal offering for the deity. The inscription carries two blocks of columns:
File:Lugal-ushumgal servant of Naram-sin (with transcription).jpg, Seal impression of Lugal-ushumgal as servant of Naram-Sin: “Naram-Sin the mighty god of Agade, king of the four corners of the world, Lugalushumgal, the scribe, '' ensi'' of Lagash
Lagash (cuneiform: LAGAŠKI; Sumerian: ''Lagaš''), was an ancient city state located northwest of the junction of the Euphrates and Tigris rivers and east of Uruk, about east of the modern town of Ash Shatrah, Iraq. Lagash (modern Al-Hiba) w ...
, is thy servant.”
Seal of Lugalushumgal as vassal of Shar-Kali-Sharri
![Seal of Ur-Ninmar, son of Lugal-ushumgal](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/21/Seal_of_Ur-Ninmar%2C_son_of_Lugal-ushumgal.jpg)
The second seal again shows a presentation scene of governor Lugal-ushumgal to a seated deity. Lugal-ushumgal is shown standing to the left, carrying an animal offering for the deity. The inscription carries two blocks of columns:
File:Lugal-ushumgal servant of Shar-kali-sharri (with transcription).jpg, Seal impression of Lugal-ushumgal as servant of Shar-Kali-Sharri: “Sharkalisharri, the mighty king of Agade, Lugalushumgal, '' ensi'' of Lagash
Lagash (cuneiform: LAGAŠKI; Sumerian: ''Lagaš''), was an ancient city state located northwest of the junction of the Euphrates and Tigris rivers and east of Uruk, about east of the modern town of Ash Shatrah, Iraq. Lagash (modern Al-Hiba) w ...
, is thy servant.”
References
Sources
*Frayne, Douglas R. (1993). ''Sargonic and Gutian Periods'' (Toronto, Buffalo, London. University of Toronto Press Incorporated)
{{Rulers of Sumer
23rd-century BC Sumerian kings
Kings of Lagash