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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 |
