Sumarian King List

Dynasty of Uruk

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First Dynasty of Uruk

RulerYears ReignedAdditional Information
Mesh-ki-ang-gasher324 yearsFounder of the First Dynasty of Uruk.
Enmerkar420 yearsSon of Mesh-ki-ang-gasher, legendary king and founder of Uruk, associated with Inanna.
Lugalbanda1200 yearsKnown as a warrior and king; also featured in Sumerian epics.
Dumuzid (the Fisherman)100 yearsAlso called the “Shepherd,” associated with fertility god Dumuzi.
Gilgamesh126 yearsLegendary king, hero of the Epic of Gilgamesh.
Ur-Nungal30 yearsSon of Gilgamesh.
Udul-kalama15 years
La-ba’shum9 years
En-nun-tarah-ana8 years
Mesh-he36 years
Melam-Ana6 years
Lugal-ki-tun36 years
Total2310 years

Second Dynasty of Uruk

RulerYears ReignedAdditional Information
Enshakushanna60 yearsKnown for consolidating power in Sumer.
Lugal-kinishe-dudu120 years
Lugalkisilsi25 years
Total205 years

Third Dynasty of Uruk

RulerYears ReignedAdditional Information
Ur-Ningirsu9 years
Ur-gigir6 years
Kuda6 years
Puzur-ili5 years
Ur-Utu6 years
Total32 years

Fourth Dynasty of Uruk

RulerYears ReignedAdditional Information
Ur-Nammu18 yearsFounder of the Third Dynasty of Ur, also listed in Uruk.
Shulgi48 yearsAlso part of the Third Dynasty of Ur, known for administrative and legal reforms.
Total66 years

Fifth Dynasty of Uruk

RulerYears ReignedAdditional Information
Sin-gashid7 yearsKnown for building the Eanna temple complex.
Ilum-gamil9 years
Iltasadum7 years
Silim-Utu6 years
Inanna-tilla5 years
Sumu-ditana5 years
Total39 years
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