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21st-century BC Sumerian king
King Shulgi foundation tablet (c. 2094–2046 BC) Shulgi (𒀭𒂄𒄀 dšul-gi, (died c. 2046 BC) formerly read as Dungi) of Ur was the second king of the Third
Shulgi
Shulgi-simti (fl. c. 2070 BC) was the wife or concubine of Shulgi, second king of the Third Dynasty of Ur. She is known from a large number of cuneiform
Shulgi-simti
Sumerian myth on clay tablets
Self-praise of Shulgi (Shulgi D) is a Sumerian hymn dedicated to the Third Dynasty of Ur ruler Shulgi, written on clay tablets dated to between 2100 and
Self-praise of Shulgi (Shulgi D)
Self-praise_of_Shulgi_(Shulgi_D)
Royal dynasty in Mesopotamia
few decades after the fall of the Empire of Akkad. His son and successor Shulgi (c. 2094–2047 BC) then firmly held the heart of the kingdom, a very prosperous
Third_Dynasty_of_Ur
Ancient Mesopotamian city-state
known, preceding the Code of Hammurabi by 300 years. He and his successor Shulgi were both deified during their reigns, and after his death he continued
Ur
King of Ur
Ninsuna. In royal hymns of the Ur III period, Ur-Nammu of Ur and his son Shulgi describe Lugalbanda and Ninsun as their holy parents, and in the same context
Ur-Nammu
Royal title in Ancient Mesopotamia
left". Though the title is only well-attested for Ur-Nammu and his son Shulgi (r. c. 2094–2047 BC), it was the primary royal title of the Third Dynasty
King_of_Sumer_and_Akkad
Sumerian king, 21st-century BC
chronology), was the third ruler of the Third Dynasty of Ur. He succeeded Shulgi, who might have been his father. His name translates to 'bull calf of the
Amar-Sin
Mesopotamian god of dreams
literary texts such as Lugalbanda in the Mountain Cave and Self-Praise of Shulgi. Zagar's name could be written in cuneiform as AN.ZA.GÀR or dAN.ZA.GÀR (AN
Zagar_(god)
Ancient decorative bead
and then engraved by Shulgi. The other carnelian bead is in the British Museum, its inscription reads: "To Ninlil, his Lady, Shulgi, mighty man, king of
Etched_carnelian_beads
18th–17th century BCE writings
Poems for kings Third Dynasty of Ur - Ur-Nammu, Shulgi (including the Self-praise of Shulgi (Shulgi D), Amar-Sin, Shu-Sin, Ibbi-Sin Isin dynasty - Ishbi-Erra
Sumerian_literature
Capital of Kurdistan Region of Iraq
reference to the region dates to the Third Dynasty of Ur of Sumer, when King Shulgi mentioned the city of Urbilum. The city was later conquered by the Assyrians
Erbil
Goddess in Sumerian mythology
king Shulgi (reigned c. 2094 – c. 2046 BC), and there are no previous attestations of her. A Temple was built for her at Ur by the Sumerian king Shulgi, circa
Nimintabba
Mesopotamian goddess, mother of Gilgamesh
likely to legitimize their claim to rule over Mesopotamia. Ur-Nammu and Shulgi both left behind inscriptions attesting their personal devotion to this
Ninsun
Ancient text listing Sumerian Kingships
The colophon of this text mentions that it was copied during the reign of Shulgi (2084–2037 BC), the second king of the Ur III dynasty. The USKL is especially
Sumerian_King_List
Sumerian mythical King
Enmerkar. In royal hymns of the Ur III period, Ur-Nammu of Ur and his son Shulgi describe Lugalbanda and Ninsun as their holy parents, and in the same context
Lugalbanda
Former Assyrian capital, now archaeological site in Iraq
he was originally an Ur III official from Shulgi year 44 until year 47 (about 3.5 years) then from Shulgi year 48 until Amar-Sin year 5 (about 6 years)
Assur
dedicated to Shulgi in Ur. A hymn to Nanna suggests the link "To Ehursag, the house of the king (we go), to the Enamtila of prince Shulgi we go!" Another
Enamtila
Earliest known museum
(carved with a snake and emblems of various gods). Part of a statue of King Shulgi A clay cone that had been part of a building at Larsa. List of museums in
Ennigaldi-Nanna's_museum
Early Bronze Age ziggurat in present-day Iraq
construction of the ziggurat was finished in the 21st century BC by King Shulgi, who, in order to win the allegiance of cities, proclaimed himself a god
Ziggurat_of_Ur
Ancient Mesopotamian king
made Gilgamesh his vassal-king. The later Ur III king Shulgi addressed one of his praise poems (Shulgi Hymn O) to Gilgamesh, that credits him with capturing
Enmebaragesi
Region in the ancient Near East
word) had been reported in Mesopotamia from the reign of the Sumerian king, Shulgi of Ur III, their appearance in Canaan appears to have been due to the arrival
Canaan
Oldest surviving literary text in the world
Enlil and Ninlil Eridu Genesis Old Babylonian oracle Self-praise of Shulgi (Shulgi D) Hymn to Enlil Lament for Ur Sumerian religion Sumerian literature
Kesh_temple_hymn
Ancient Mesopotamian civilization from 3300 to 1900 BC
archaeological artifacts. Later, the Third Dynasty of Ur under Ur-Nammu and Shulgi (c. 2112 – c. 2004 BC, middle chronology), whose power extended as far as
Sumer
Archaeological site in Iraq
been proposed, mainly based on the 20th year name of Ur III Empire ruler Shulgi (c. 2094–2046 BC) "Year: Ninḫursaga of Nutur was brought into her temple"
Tell_al-'Ubaid
Ancient Mesopotamian king
return to Kish. Story of Gilgamesh and Aga The Shulgi Hymn O (ETCSL 2.1.1) of the Ur III ruler Shulgi (c. 2094 BC – 2047 BC) praises Gilgamesh for defeating
Aga_of_Kish
Ancient Sumerian city between Girsu and Nippur
was faced by baked bricks, some with an inscription of the Ur III ruler Shulgi naming it the temple of the goddess Ninhursag. Adab was evidently once a
Adab_(city)
Geme-Ninlilla (fl. c. 2070 BC) might have been a wife of Shulgi, second king of the Third Dynasty of Ur. She is best attested in the last years of the
Geme-Ninlilla
Sumerian ruler and protagonist of the Epic of Gilgamesh
fond of Gilgamesh, calling him their "divine brother" and "friend." King Shulgi of Ur (2029–1982 BC) declared himself the son of Lugalbanda and Ninsun and
Gilgamesh
One hundred years, from 2200 BC to 2101 BC
the double eclipse that took place 23 years after the ascension of king Shulgi of Babylon by those holding to the long chronology. c. 2125 BC–2055 BC:
22nd_century_BC
women, Emesal, have long been associated with the gala and temple prayers. Shulgi of Ur, who ruled c. 2094 – c. 2046 BCE during the Third Dynasty of Ur, was
Music_of_Mesopotamia
Travel for recreational or leisure purposes
cultures, enjoy pristine nature and to taste different cuisines. As early as Shulgi, however, kings praised themselves for protecting roads and building way
Tourism
Ancient city of Elam (modern Iran)
of the second ruler of Ur III, Shulgi (c. 2094–2046 BC), held large estates at Urua. Prince Etel-pū-Dagān, son of Shulgi, is known to have been sent to
Urua
Ancient city in Iraq
E-Kinirsha, as well as a shrine to the deified Ur III ruler Shulgi. Ur III ruler Shulgi established a roadhouse at Kinunir which was on primary trade
Gu'abba
Archaeological site in Iraq
was founded by King Shulgi as an important administrative center in the bala tax system of the Ur III period. Year name 39 of Shulgi was "The year Šulgi
Puzrish-Dagan
Archaeological site in Iraq
temples of Inanna and at Ekur foundation deposits were found with statues of Shulgi and Ur-Nammu. A temple of Inanna, begun in the Early Dynastic period was
Nippur
Archaeological site in Iraq
have had special relationships to the royal family. For example, Shulgi's wife Shulgi-Simtum showed devotion to two goddesses closely connected with the
Eshnunna
Queen consort of Ur
and the wife of Shulgi, second king of the Third Dynasty of Ur. The marriage was most likely arranged by Ur-Nammu, father of Shulgi, to solidify an alliance
Taram-Uram
Sacred Texts
Eridu Genesis Old Babylonian oracle Kesh temple hymn Self-praise of Shulgi (Shulgi D) Lament for Ur Sumerian religion Sumerian literature Miguel Ángel
Hymn_to_Enlil
Land that appears in Sumerian myths
the cypress grows". Praise Poem of Shulgi (Shulgi Y): "I filled it with treasures like those of holy Aratta." Shulgi and Ninlil's barge: "Aratta, full-laden
Aratta
Writing system of the ancient Near East
the order of the numbers: 60 then 10, not 10 then 60. An example: King Shulgi foundation tablet (c. 2094–2047 BC) Cuneiform script was used in many ways
Cuneiform
King of Shuruppak (c. 2900 BC)
Yarlaganda Tirigan Fifth dynasty of Uruk Utu-hengal Third Dynasty of Ur Ur-Nammu Shulgi Amar-Sin Shu-Sin Ibbi-Sin Dynasty of Isin Ishbi-Erra Shu-Ilishu Iddin-Dagan
Ziusudra
Ancient Mesopotamian goddess of death and the underworld
Mesopotamia as an independent figure, receiving offerings in Ur during Shulgi's reign under the name Allatum (alongside other foreign deities such as Ishara
Ereshkigal
Ancient pre-Iranian civilization between 3200 and 539 BC
also spoke a language isolate. About a century later, the Sumerian king Shulgi of the Neo-Sumerian Empire retook the city of Susa and the surrounding region
Elam
Wife or concubine of Shulgi, second king of the Third Dynasty of Ur
Nin-kalla (fl. c. 2050 BC) was the wife or concubine of Shulgi, second king of the Third Dynasty of Ur. Her name is Sumerian and means precious sister
Nin-kalla
Name given to a standard sequence
Number Title Description 1 Hymn to Shulgi (Shulgi A) Royal hymn 2 Lipit-Estar A Royal hymn 3 Song of the hoe Composition around the sign AL = "hoe" 4 Inana
Decad_(Sumerian_texts)
Tutelary goddess of Nagar
reign of Shulgi, Belet Nagar received offerings in Ur alongside Išḫara. They also had a joint temple in Uruk. The queen Shulgi-simti, one of Shulgi's wives
Belet_Nagar
Tutelary god of Susa
distinguished from the temples mentioned in inscriptions of Puzur-Inshushinak and Shulgi of Ur. Another of the temples of Inshushinak was referred to as haštu, "tomb"
Inshushinak
Ancient Sumerian city in modern-day Iraq
the king of Ur built the temple of Shara in Umma". The Umma calendar of Shulgi (c. 21st century BC) is the immediate predecessor of the later Babylonian
Umma
Ancient city in Iran
claimed to have subjugated Anshan in 2200 BC and the Neo-Sumerian rulers Shulgi and Shu-Sin of Ur are said to have maintained their own governors over the
Anshan_(Persia)
Sumerian creation myth
Enlil and Ninlil Eridu Genesis Old Babylonian oracle Self-praise of Shulgi (Shulgi D) Kesh temple hymn Hymn to Enlil Lament for Ur Sumerian religion Sumerian
Barton_Cylinder
Study of the development of sport over time
to 2600 BC. The Sumerian king Shulgi (c. 21st century BCE) boasts of his prowess in sport in the Self-praise of Shulgi A, B, and C. Fishing hooks not
History_of_sport
River in Iraq and Turkey
historical reference to the region dates to the Ur III dynasty, when king Shulgi mentioned the city of Urbilum – the ancient name of modern-day Erbil. The
Great_Zab
Ancient Sumerian city
governors (ensi2) appointed by Ur. One is known to be Ur-nigar, son of Shulgi, one of the first rulers of Ur III. One of the tablets found at the site
Shuruppak
Ruler of the Akkadian Empire (c. 2254–2218 BC)
stone bowl with an inscription of Naram-Sin, and a second inscription by Shulgi (upside down). Ur, Iraq. British Museum. Gold foil in the name of Naram-Sin
Naram-Sin_of_Akkad
King of Sumer and Akkad, c. 2028–2004 BC
A'annepada Meskiagnun I Elulu Balulu Ur II, 2400 - 2350 BC Nanni Meskiagnun II Ur III, 2112 - 2004 BC Ur-Nammu Shulgi Amar-Sin Shu-Sin Ibbi-Sin Ensi · Lugal
Ibbi-Sin
Archaeology museum in Istanbul, Turkey
Lugal-dalu Statue of Salman-esser III Statue of Puzur-Ishtar Year names of Shulgi. DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Istanbul. Dorling Kindersley Limited. 2014
Museum_of_the_Ancient_Orient
Archaeological site in Diyala Governorate, Iraq
liberating those cities. The site was also reported to be captured by ruler Shulgi (c. 2094 – 2046 BC) of the Third Dynasty in his 30th year. It then came
Khafajah
Ancient Near Eastern Kingdom
Paraḫšum, and the land of [S]ubartum as far as the Cedar Forest". King Shulgi of the Ur-III dynasty gave his daughter Liwwir-mittašu, in marriage to the
Marhasi
Mesopotamian goddess
wisdom. Similar associations are present in various poems from the reign of Shulgi. She was also associated with dream interpretation, though this function
Geshtinanna
Mesopotamian goddess
temple dedicated to Damgalnuna also existed in Nippur. It was built by Shulgi. A metrological text from the Middle Babylonian period also attests the
Damgalnuna
as an eclipse event. Proposed dates range between 1340 BC and 1308 BC. Shulgi Eclipse – Based on a prophecy text called Enuma Anu Enlil 20 which states
Chronology of the ancient Near East
Chronology_of_the_ancient_Near_East
Sumerian city
measuring rope of the fields kept in Girsu was brought out", Ur III ruler Shulgi "Year the Ehalbi, (the palace) of the king, was built (in Girsu)", and Larsa
Girsu
Elamite and Hurrian astral goddess
showed interest in the temples of Elamite deities: Inshushinak's in Susa (Shulgi) and Ruhurater's in Huhnur (Amar-Sin). It has also been noted that Hurro-Hittite
Pinikir
Ancient Mesopotamian city
is also the name of an Old Babylonian month. The first ruler of Ur III, Shulgi, conducted a number of military campaigns in the northeast region of the
Šimānum
Citadel and archaeological settlement hill in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan
is mentioned in historical records of the Ur III period as Urbilum. King Shulgi destroyed Urbilum in his 43rd regnal year, and during the reign of his successor
Citadel_of_Erbil
Igneous rock type
33 cm (10 in), depth: 22.5 cm (8.9 in); Louvre Weight dedicated by King Shulgi of Ur with a crescent moon on it; 2094-2047 BC; weight: 248 g; Louvre Assyrian
Diorite
sacred marriage between Enlil and Ninlil. During the reign of Ur III ruler Shulgi, especially in years 35-37, large amount of construction occurred at Tummal
Tummal
Prestigious title from ancient Mesopotamia
Erridupizir Kings of the Four Corners in the Neo-Sumerian Empire: Utu-hengal Shulgi (r. 2094–2047 BC) Amar-Sin (r. 2046–2038 BC) Shu-Sin (r. 2037–2029 BC) Ibbi-Sin
King_of_the_Four_Corners
Sumerian lament
Enlil and Ninlil Eridu Genesis Old Babylonian oracle Self-praise of Shulgi (Shulgi D) Kesh temple hymn Hymn to Enlil Sumerian religion Sumerian literature
Lament_for_Ur
Ancient Mesopotamian goddess of love
offerings the most frequently. Records also show that queen Shulgi-simti, one of the wives of Shulgi, made offerings to many foreign or minor deities, among
Nanaya
Sumerian creation myth
Enlil and Ninlil Eridu Genesis Old Babylonian oracle Self-praise of Shulgi (Shulgi D) Hymn to Enlil Kesh temple hymn Lament for Ur Sumerian religion Sumerian
Debate between sheep and grain
Debate_between_sheep_and_grain
Sumerian temple
Iraq. Ancient Orient Museum, Istanbul Stone tablet. Votive inscription of Shulgi, king of Ur. Mentions the dedication of the temple of E-ninnu to the god
E-ninnu
Religious doctrine on the authority of monarchs
culture, where kings were often regarded as deities after their death. Shulgi of Ur was among the first Mesopotamian rulers to declare himself to be divine
Divine_right_of_kings
Grammatical case
Kiuri 𒈗𒆠𒂗𒄀𒆠𒌵 ("King of Sumer and Akkad") on a seal of Sumerian king Shulgi (r. c. 2094 – c. 2047 BCE) with final ke4 𒆤 being the composite of -k (genitive
Genitive_case
Sumerian myths
Summer Debate between sheep and grain Enlil and Ninlil Self-praise of Shulgi (Shulgi D) Hymn to Enlil Kesh temple hymn Lament for Ur Sumerian religion Sumerian
Old_Babylonian_oracle
King of Babylon
describes his rebuilding of the temple of Ningishzida built by the Ur III ruler Shulgi alongside the ziggurat of E-Anna. The cylinder also claims his victory at
Marduk-apla-iddina_II
Mesopotamian god
of Alammuš. Her name means "lady of Ur." According to an inscription of Shulgi, she had a temple in Karzida (Ga'eš). At least two instances of Ninuruma
Alammuš
Sumerian genre of debate poems
higher authority, perhaps a god (e.g. Enlil in Hoe and Plough) or man (e.g. Shulgi in Tree and Reed), to elect the winner. There is some evidence that these
Sumerian_disputations
Last king of the Neo-Babylonian Empire (r. 556–539 BC)
There is a similar text from the Hellenistic period at Uruk, which ascribes Shulgi (r. c. 2094–2046 BC), a king of the Third Dynasty of Ur, as being cursed
Nabonidus
Historical period of Mesopotamia
fixed, canals were opened, and temples were rebuilt. His son and successor Shulgi, consolidated the kingdom during his 48 years of rule. The first 23 years
Renaissance_of_Sumer
Mesopotamian god of death
the underworld". It is already attested in documents from the reign of Shulgi, on whose orders repair work was undertaken there. Later monarchs who also
Nergal
Ancient legal codes written in cuneiform script
extant, but referenced in other sources. c. 2060 BC – Code of Ur-Nammu (or Shulgi?) of Ur – Neo-Sumerian (Ur-III). Earliest code of which fragments have been
Cuneiform_law
Mesopotamian god
Ur-Ennugi, is already present in a text from Adab from the Old Akkadian period. Shulgi built a temple dedicated to Ennugi in Nippur, according to Douglas Frayne
Ennugi
King of Kish
Similar dedication beads have also been found from later rulers, such as Shulgi who engraved two carnelian beads with dedication to his gods c. 2100 BC
Mesannepada
Sumerian god
Yarlaganda Tirigan Fifth dynasty of Uruk Utu-hengal Third Dynasty of Ur Ur-Nammu Shulgi Amar-Sin Shu-Sin Ibbi-Sin Dynasty of Isin Ishbi-Erra Shu-Ilishu Iddin-Dagan
Dumuzid
King of Assur
copies of the Assyrian King Lists, had been a contemporary and vassal of Shulgi and Amar-Sin, so one would suppose that Kikkia must have reigned after this
Kikkia
Mesopotamian goddess
which might have been composed in the Ur III period, during the reign of Shulgi. She is listed as one of the deities the eponymous ruler makes offerings
Dimmeku
Mesopotamian goddess
as the "butcher of Ekur," as already attested in texts from the reign of Shulgi. An even earlier text from Lagash from the reign of Urukagina calls her
Ninšar
Concubine of king Shulgi, second king of the Third Dynasty of Ur
Šuqurtum (fl. c. 2070 BC) was a concubine of king Shulgi, second king of the Third Dynasty of Ur. Unlike several other royal women of the king, she is
Šuqurtum
Ancient Mesopotamian artworks
formation of the temple. The inscription reads, “Nimintabba, his lady, Shulgi, mighty man, king of Ur, King of Sumer and Akkad, her house, built.” The
Foundation_figures
Ancient Sumerian city
patron deity was Zababa (a warrior god). The Ur III kings, particularly Shulgi and Shu-Sin, invested heavily in the restoration of his temple, E-meteursag
Kish_(Sumer)
Prophecy recorded after the fact
closely related thematically to another vaticinium ex eventu text called the Shulgi prophecy, which probably followed it in a sequence of tablets. Both compositions
Vaticinium_ex_eventu
Sumerian creation myth
Kesh temple hymn Lament for Ur Old Babylonian oracle Self-praise of Shulgi (Shulgi D) Song of the hoe Sumerian literature Sumerian religion John H. Walton
Debate between Winter and Summer
Debate_between_Winter_and_Summer
Oldest surviving law code, from Mesopotamia
somewhat under dispute. Some scholars have attributed it to Ur-Nammu's son Shulgi. Although it is known that earlier law-codes existed, such as the Code of
Code_of_Ur-Nammu
Sumerian region. Under his son Shulgi, state control over industry reached a level never again seen in the region. Shulgi may have devised the Code of Ur-Nammu
History_of_Mesopotamia
Intaglio printmaking technique
and have been found in numerous tomb deposits. Sumerian kings, such as Shulgi c. 2000 BCE, also created etched carnelian beads for dedication purposes
Etching
Archaeological site in Iraq
list. It is known that during the reign of the second Ur III Empire ruler Shulgi there was a governor of Eresh named Ea-Bani and one named Ur-Ninmug, and
Abu_Salabikh
Unlocated ancient kingdom in Mesopotamia
second ruler, Shulgi (c. 2094–2046 BC), was "Year Simurrum and Lullubum were destroyed for the ninth time". In one of these conflicts Shulgi captured the
Simurrum
Settlement in Maysan Governorate, Iraq
known that the military governor of Pašime was Arad-Nanna. The Ur III ruler Shulgi (c. 2094–2046 BC), in his 48th year of reign, married his daughter Taram-Šulgi
Pashime
SHULGI
SHULGI
SHULGI
SHULGI
Girl/Female
Muslim
Cultivator, Lioness, Happiness
Girl/Female
Tamil
Creation, Construction, Arrangement
Boy/Male
Afghan, Arabic, German, Indian, Muslim, Parsi
Superior
Boy/Male
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
From the Farm or Moor
Boy/Male
Arabic, British, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu
The Sacred Syllable Om; The Unknown; Calmness; Love
Girl/Female
Basque Spanish
Girl/Female
Australian, Hebrew
Bee
Boy/Male
Australian, Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Battlefield
Boy/Male
Tamil
Harshvardhan | ஹரà¯à®·à®µà®°à¯à®¤à®¨
Creator of Joy, One who increases Joy
Girl/Female
African, Arabic, French, Indian, Kannada, Lebanese, Muslim, Sindhi
Gift; Present
SHULGI
SHULGI
SHULGI
SHULGI
SHULGI