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Lugal-ushumgal (, ''lugal-ušumgal'') was a Sumerian ruler ( ensi, formerly read "Patesi") of
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
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
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
Meskigal ( sux, , ''mes-ki-g̃al₂-la'') was a Sumerian ruler of the Mesopotamian city of Adab in the mid-3rd millennium BCE, probably circa 2350 BCE. He was contemporary with Lugal-zage-si and the founder of the Akkadian Empire, Sargon of Ak ...
, ruler of Adab.
He was succeeded by Puzer-Mama
Puzer-Mama or Puzur-Mama (, ''puzur4- Dma-ma'') was a ruler of Lagash before Gudea, circa 2200 BCE. Though he adopted the title of King (''lugal''), Puzer-Mama shows kinship with future Lagashite kings in the religiosity of his inscriptions.
He t ...
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: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
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:
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