Akalamdug facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Akalamdug𒀀𒌦𒄭 |
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| King of Ur | |
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Seated King on a shell plaque from a lyre, found in tomb PG 1332, Royal Cemetery at Ur. Tomb PG 1332 is thought to belong to King Akalamdug.
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| Reign | fl. c. 2600 BCE |
| Predecessor | Meskalamdug |
| Successor | Mesannepada |
| House | First Dynasty of Ur |
Akalamdug (𒀀𒌦𒄭, A-KALAM-DUG) was an important early ruler from a very old kingdom called Ur. He lived around 2600 BCE, which is about 4,600 years ago! He was part of the First Dynasty of Ur, a powerful family that ruled the city.
Even though he was a king, his name isn't on the famous Sumerian King List. This list records many ancient Sumerian rulers. We know about Akalamdug because his tomb (Tomb 1332) and an old inscription were found. These discoveries were made at a special burial ground called the Royal Cemetery at Ur.
Historians think Akalamdug might have been related to other important rulers. He could have been the father of Meskalamdug, or perhaps his son. If he was Meskalamdug's son, that would make him the brother of the famous king Mesannepada.
Discoveries from Akalamdug's Tomb
Archaeologists found several interesting items in Tomb 1332 at the Royal Cemetery at Ur. These items give us clues about what life was like in ancient Ur.
Among the discoveries were special bull heads and decorated shell plaques. These plaques were once part of a lyre, which is an ancient stringed musical instrument.
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This inscription found at the Royal Cemetery at Ur mentions "Ur King Akalamdug."
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This shell plaque was once part of a lyre, found in Tomb PG 1332 at the Ur Royal Cemetery.
See Also
- Sumer
- History of Sumer
- Royal Cemetery at Ur
- Near Eastern archaeology
