Ur-Nammu (or Ur-Namma, Ur-Engur, Ur-Gur, Sumerian: 𒌨𒀭𒇉; died c. 2094 BC) founded the Sumerian Third Dynasty of Ur, in southern Mesopotamia, following several centuries of …

Jun 16, 2014 · Ur-Nammu (also known as Ur-Namma, r. 2047-2030 BCE) was the founder of the Third Dynasty of Ur who initiated the rebirth of Sumerian culture known as the Sumerian …

Feb 13, 2025 · Ur-Nammu was also known as Ur-Namma, Ur-Engur, or Ur-Gur. He was a significant figure in ancient Mesopotamian history. He reigned from approximately 2114 BC to …

…most ancient legislator known is Ur-Nammu, the founder of one of the Sumerian dynasties at the city of Ur. His code, dating from the middle of the 21st century bc , dealt with witchcraft, the …

The Code of Ur-Nammu is the oldest known surviving law code. It is from Mesopotamia and is written on tablets, in the Sumerian language c. 2100–2050 BCE . It contains strong statements …

Oct 26, 2021 · The Code of Ur-Nammu (c. 2100-2050 BCE) is the oldest extant law code in the world. It was written by the Sumerian king Ur-Nammu (r. 2047-2030 BCE) or his son Shulgi of …

Ur-Nammu (or Ur-Namma, Ur-Engur, Ur-Gur, ca. 2047-2030 BC short chronology) founded the Sumerian 3rd dynasty of Ur, in southern Mesopotamia, following several centuries of Akkadian …

Oct 1, 2024 · Ur-Nammu (or Ur-Namma, Ur-Engur, Ur-Gur, Sumerian: 𒌨𒀭𒇉, ruled c. 2112 BC – 2094 BC middle chronology, or possibly c. 2048–2030 BC short chronology) founded the …

Jul 18, 2016 · The Code of Ur-Nammu is the oldest surviving code of laws. Written in Sumerian in cuneiform and dating from around 2100 BC, what remains of the code of laws gives us an …

An in-depth look at King Ur-Nammu, his role in founding the Third Dynasty of Ur, the significance of his legal code, the architectural marvels of his reign, and the dynasty’s influence on the …