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Eannatum
𒂍𒀭𒈾𒁺
King of Lagash
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Eannatum, King of Lagash, riding a war chariot (detail of the Stele of the Vultures). His name "Eannatum" (𒂍𒀭𒈾𒁺) is written vertically in two columns in front of his head. Louvre Museum.
Reign c. 2500  BC – 2400  BC
Predecessor Akurgal
Successor En-anna-tum I
Dynasty 1st Dynasty of Lagash

Eannatum was a Sumerian Ensi (ruler or king) of Lagash circa 2500–2400 BCE. He established one of the first verifiable empires in history: he subdued Elam and destroyed the city of Susa as well as several other Iranian cities, and extended his domain to Sumer and Akkad. One inscription found on a boulder states that Eannatum was his Sumerian name, while his "Tidnu" (Amorite) name was Lumma.

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  • Eannatum composite

    Eannatum of Lagash in full dress, reconstitution.

  • Stele of the vultures (war)

    Eannatum leading his troops in battle. Top: Eannatum leading a phalanx on foot. Bottom: Eannatum leading troops in a war charriot. Fragment of the Stele of the Vultures

  • Stèle des Vautours - musée du Louvre, AO 16109 - Q1088425

    Stele of the Vultures.

  • Stele of Vultures detail 01 reverse

    Upper register of the "mythological" side

  • Stele of Vultures detail 01b

    Detail of the "battle" fragment

  • Inscribed brick of Eannatum

    Inscribed brick of Eannatum, recording the sinking of a well in the forecourt of the Temple of Ningirsu in Lagash.

  • Name of Enneatum on an inscription

    Name of Enneatum on his Ningirsu inscription (top right corner).

  • Eannatum inscription (British Museum)

    Eannatum inscription (British Museum)

  • 2015-12 Galet A de fondation d'Eanatum AO 2677 (2)

    A foundation stone of Eannatum, dedicated to Ningirsu, tutelary god of Lagash. It enumerates the victories of Eannatum from Elam to Akshak. Louvre Museum.

  • Foundation stone of Eannatum

    Foundation stone of Eannatum (transcription)

  • Eannatum Ensi Lagashki

    Inscription Eannatum Ensi Lagashki "Eannatum, Ensi of Lagash"

  • Brick of Eannatum-AO 351-IMG 9167-gradient

    Eannatum describes his victories over the countries of Elam, Urua, Umma and Ur, and well as the construction of a brick well in front of the temple of Ningirsu.

  • Clay tablet mentioning the name of Eannatum, prince of Lagash. From Iraq, c. 2470 BCE. Iraq Museum

    Clay tablet mentioning the name of Eannatum, prince of Lagash. From Iraq, c. 2470 BCE. Iraq Museum

  • Fragment of a vessel mentioning the name of Eannatum, prince of Lagash, from Iraq, c. 2470 BCE. Iraq Museum

    Fragment of a vessel mentioning the name of Eannatum, prince of Lagash, from Iraq, c. 2470 BCE. Iraq Museum

  • Stone pebble mentioning the name of Eannatum, prince of Lagash, from Iraq, c. 2470 BCE, Iraq Museum

    Stone pebble mentioning the name of Eannatum, prince of Lagash, from Iraq, c. 2470 BCE, Iraq Museum

  • Stone plaque or tablet mentioning the name of Eannatum, prince of Lagash, from Iraq, c. 2470 BCE. Iraq Museum

    Stone plaque or tablet mentioning the name of Eannatum, prince of Lagash, from Iraq, c. 2470 BCE. Iraq Museum

  • Detail. Cuneiform inscription on a limestone object from Girsu, Iraq, mentioning the name of Eannatum (Eannadou), ruler of Lagash, 2500-2400 BCE. Ancient Orient Museum, Istanbul

    Detail. Cuneiform inscription on a limestone object from Girsu, Iraq, mentioning the name of Eannatum, Ancient Orient Museum, Istanbul

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