Dynasty of Uruk

See Sumerian King List

First Dynasty of Uruk

Ruler	Years Reigned	Additional Information
Mesh-ki-ang-gasher	324 years	Founder of the First Dynasty of Uruk.
Enmerkar	420 years	Son of Mesh-ki-ang-gasher, legendary king and founder of Uruk, associated with Inanna.
Lugalbanda	1200 years	Known as a warrior and king; also featured in Sumerian epics.
Dumuzid (the Fisherman)	100 years	Also called the “Shepherd,” associated with fertility god Dumuzi.
Gilgamesh	126 years	Legendary king, hero of the Epic of Gilgamesh.
Ur-Nungal	30 years	Son of Gilgamesh.
Udul-kalama	15 years
La-ba’shum	9 years
En-nun-tarah-ana	8 years
Mesh-he	36 years
Melam-Ana	6 years
Lugal-ki-tun	36 years
Total	2310 years

Second Dynasty of Uruk

Ruler	Years Reigned	Additional Information
Enshakushanna	60 years	Known for consolidating power in Sumer.
Lugal-kinishe-dudu	120 years
Lugalkisilsi	25 years
Total	205 years

Third Dynasty of Uruk

Ruler	Years Reigned	Additional Information
Ur-Ningirsu	9 years
Ur-gigir	6 years
Kuda	6 years
Puzur-ili	5 years
Ur-Utu	6 years
Total	32 years

Fourth Dynasty of Uruk

Ruler	Years Reigned	Additional Information
Ur-Nammu	18 years	Founder of the Third Dynasty of Ur, also listed in Uruk.
Shulgi	48 years	Also part of the Third Dynasty of Ur, known for administrative and legal reforms.
Total	66 years

Fifth Dynasty of Uruk

Ruler	Years Reigned	Additional Information
Sin-gashid	7 years	Known for building the Eanna temple complex.
Ilum-gamil	9 years
Iltasadum	7 years
Silim-Utu	6 years
Inanna-tilla	5 years
Sumu-ditana	5 years
Total	39 years