Person

Ur-Nanshe

king of Lagash

b. 2400 BCE – d. 2350 BCE World The Great Crossroads

Ur-Nanshe (or Ur-Nina) is the first king of the dynasty of Lagash, probably in the first half of the 24th century BCE (short chronology).

He ascends after Lugal-Sha-Gen-Sur (Lugal-Suggur), who was the ensi, or high priest.

Moran, J. (2017). Ur-Nanshe. History Atlas. Retrieved 26 October 2026, from https://www.historyatlas.com/people/ur-nanshe/

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