Mesannepada
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Mesannepada, Mesh-Ane-pada or Mes-Anne-pada was the first king listed for the First Dynasty of Ur on the Sumerian king list. He is listed to have ruled for 80 years, having overthrown Lugal-kitun of U
Cylinder seal impression of "Mesanepada, king of Kish", excavated in the Royal Cemetery at Ur (U. 13607). The seal shows Gilgamesh and the mythical bull between two lions, one of the lions biting him in the shoulder. On each side of this group appears Enkidu and a hunter-hero, with a long beard and a Kish-style headdress, armed with a dagger. Under the text, four runners with beard and long hair form a human Swastika. They are armed with daggers and catch each other's foot.
Seal impression of Mesanepada, king of Kish
The "Lion eagle", another object found in the dedication deposit of the "Treasure of Ur"
The lapis lazuli bead from Mari, National Museum of Damascus, Syria ("King of Ur", ππππ side)
First Dynasty of Ur
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The First Dynasty of Ur was a dynasty of rulers from the city of Ur in ancient Sumer who reigned c. 2600 β c. 2340 BC. Ur I is part of the Early Dynastic III period of ancient Mesopotamia. It was prec
Mesannepada
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ππ, MesannipΓ dda [MES-AN-NE2-PAD3-DA]), Mesh-Ane-pada or Mes-Anne-pada ("Youngling chosen by An"; died c. 2525 BC) was the first king listed for the First Dynasty of Ur on the Sumerian king list. He is listed to have ruled for 80 years, having overthrown Lugal-kitun of Uruk: "Then Unug (Uruk) was defeated and theβ¦
Golden helmet of Meskalamdug, possible founder of the First Dynasty of Ur.
Gold objects from tomb PG 580, Royal Cemetery at Ur.
King at peace, with attendants, from the Standard of Ur.
King at war, with soldiers, from the Standard of Ur.