Ur-Nanshe (Sumerian: 𒌨𒀭𒀏, UR- NANŠE; fl. c. 2520 BC) also Ur-Nina, was the first king of the First Dynasty of Lagash in the Sumerian Early Dynastic Period III. He is known through inscriptions to have commissioned many building projects, including canals and temples, in the state of Lagash, [7] and defending Lagash from its rival state Umma. [8] .

With Ur-Nanshe (c. 2520 bce), the first king of the 1st dynasty of Lagash, there is a possible variation of 70 to 80 years, and earlier dates are a matter of mere guesswork: they depend upon factors of only limited relevance, such as the computation of…

More than 4,000 years ago, Ur-Nanshe, the chief priest and king, displayed his piety and power by building a temple. Archaeologists believe that the years 2800–2350 B.C.E. in Mesopotamia saw both increased population and a drier climate.

Found in Telloh, ancient city of Girsu.Ur-Nanshe (or Ur-Nina) was the first king of the First Dynasty of Lagash (approx. 2500 BC) in the Sumerian Early Dynastic Period III. He is known through inscriptions to have commissioned many buildings projects, including canals and temples, in the state of Lagash,[1] and defending Lagash from its rival ...

Ur-Nanshe (also called Ornina) was a singer of Ishtar 's temple in the kingdom of Mari. A seated statue was discovered in the temple to Ishtar in Mari, representative of a musician. The name given in the inscription is Ur-Nanshe, a masculine name.

Ur-Nanshe was king of Lagash, circa 2550 BC. The Perforated Relief of King Ur-Nanshe is on display at the Louvre. The king is portrayed as a builder of temples and canals, thus a preserver of order perceived to be bestowed upon them by the gods.

Dec 5, 2018 · The upper register depicts Ur-Nanshe, the chief priest and king of the south Mesopotamian city-state of Lagash c.2520 BC helping to bring mud bricks to the building site and then commemorate the opening of a temple of Ningirsu, the patron god of his city.

This sculpture of a seated musician is one of the most splendid works of art created by the Mari sculptors. "Iblul-il, king of Mari: Ur-Nanshe, the chief singer, ...

Aug 21, 2022 · More than 4,000 years ago, Ur-Nanshe, the chief priest and king, displayed his piety and power by building a temple.

Nanshe (Sumerian: 𒀭 𒀏 d NANŠE (AB×ḪA)[2]) was a Mesopotamian goddess in various contexts associated with the sea, marshlands, the animals inhabiting these biomes, namely bird and fish, as well as divination, dream interpretation, justice, social welfare, and certain administrative tasks.