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Golden helmet of Meskalamdug, possible founder of the First Dynasty of Ur.
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The First Dynasty of Ur was a 26th century-25th century BCE dynasty of ruler of the city of Ur. It is part of the Early Dynastic period III of the History of Mesopotamia.

Rulers

According to the Sumerian King List, there were four kings in this dynasty: Mes-Anepada, Mes-kiagnun, Elulu, and Balulu. Two other kings earlier than Mes-Anepada are known from other sources, namely Mes-kalam-du and A-Kalam-du. It would seem that Mes-Anepada was the son of Mes-kalam-du, according to the inscription found on a bead in Mari, and Mes-kalam-du was the founder of the dynasty.

The First Dynasty of Ur had a lot of influence over the area of Sumer.

Artifacts

Main article: Royal Cemetery of Ur

The Royal Cemetery of Ur held the tombs of several rulers of the First Dynasty of Ur.

  • A gold dagger and a dagger with a gold-plated handle, Ur excavations (1900). A gold dagger and a dagger with a gold-plated handle, Ur excavations (1900).
  • Golden dagger. Ur excavations (1900) Golden dagger. Ur excavations (1900)
  • Gold finger-rings, ear-rings, etc., Ur excavations (1900). Gold finger-rings, ear-rings, etc., Ur excavations (1900).

See also

References

  1. ^ Frayne, Douglas (2008). Pre-Sargonic Period: Early Periods, Volume 1 (2700-2350 BC). University of Toronto Press. pp. 901–902. ISBN 9781442690479.