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Golden helmet of Meskalamdug, possible founder of the First Dynasty of Ur.

The First Dynasty of Ur was a 26th century-25th century BCE dynasty of ruler of the city of Ur.

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.