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Nammahni, Ur-Bau, and the Other Rulers of Lagaš II — Royal Inscriptions

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Royal Inscriptions of the Lagaš Dynasty after Gudea's Line

Lagaš II names the roughly century-long Sumerian dynasty, about 2200 to 2100 BCE, that ruled the city-state of Lagaš in the interval between the fall of the Akkadian Empire and the rise of the Third Dynasty of Ur. Its most famous ruler, Gudea, is already served by two companion volumes in this library: The Cylinders of Gudea, and Gudea — Statues and Shorter Inscriptions. This third and completing volume of the shelf gathers everything else: the inscriptions of Ur-Bau, Gudea's father-in-law and predecessor; of Ur-Ningirsu II, Gudea's son and successor; of the later rulers Pirig-me, Ur-GAR, and Nammahni, the last of whom was deposed when Ur-Namma founded the Third Dynasty of Ur; and of a handful of lesser-attested figures whose exact place in the sequence is less certain, chiefly Ur-Ningirsu I, Ur-mama, and Hala-Bau. One further inscription belongs to Puzur-Inšušinak, an Elamite ruler of Susa whose text ETCSRI catalogues within this same period grouping, though his seat and people were not Lagaš's own.

As with the rest of this corpus, almost all of these texts are short building or dedication formulas incised on bricks, foundation cones, door sockets, stone bowls and vases, mace heads, and small statues and statuettes — a ruler naming a god, a temple restored, a vessel dedicated for someone's well-being — rather than extended narrative. The one text of real length here is Ur-Bau's account of rebuilding Ninĝirsu's temple E-ninnu, a distant, miniature echo of the building account that fills Gudea's own Cylinders. Sixty-three further texts, most from Girsu (modern Tello) and a few of unknown findspot, are catalogued as Lagaš II material with no surviving ruler's name attached; rather than guess at attribution, this edition places them together in a final part labeled honestly as unattributed.

The English below is reproduced verbatim from ETCSRI's own published translations, reformatted from an interlinear display into continuous reading prose; nothing is added, paraphrased, or supplied by this library. A few texts have damaged lines that ETCSRI itself could translate only in part, and those gaps are marked in place rather than filled. The Colophon below names the source, its license terms, and the standard RIME reference numbers under which each text can be studied further.

Contents

Ur-Bau

Ur-Bau 01

Brick, cone; clay; Girsu (modern Tello). RIME 3/1.01.03.0001; ETCSRI Q000882.

For Bau, the kind woman, the child of An, Ur-Bau, the child born to Ninagala, built her temple in Iri-kug.

Ur-Bau 02

Door socket; stone; Girsu (modern Tello). RIME 3/1.01.03.0002; ETCSRI Q001465.

For Enki, his master, Ur-Bau, ruler of Lagaš, the child born to Ninagala, built her temple.

Ur-Bau 03

Brick; clay; Girsu (modern Tello). RIME 3/1.01.03.0003; ETCSRI Q000883.

For Ninĝirsu, the powerful warrior of Enlil, Ur-Bau, ruler of Lagaš, built his temple.

Ur-Bau 04

Brick, cone, door socket; clay, stone; Girsu (modern Tello). RIME 3/1.01.03.0004; ETCSRI Q000884.

For Ninĝirsu, the powerful warrior of Enlil, Ur-Bau, ruler of Lagaš, the child born to Ninagala, made an eternal thing appear: he built and restored his E-ninnu-anzud-babbar.

[Part of this inscription is transliterated but not yet translated by ETCSRI; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

Ur-Bau 05

Anthropomorphic statue; diorite; Girsu (modern Tello). RIME 3/1.01.03.0005; ETCSRI Q001466.

For Ninĝirsu, the powerful warrior of Enlil, my master, I, Ur-Bau, ruler of Lagaš, the child born to Ninagala, chosen by Nanše in the heart, given strength by Ninĝirsu, called by a propitious name by Bau, given wisdom by Enki, who submits to the orders of Inana, the beloved slave of Lugal-Uruba, the beloved of Dumuzid-abzu, dug a pit... kuš (deep). I sifted its earth as if (I were searching for) gems, carried around fire as if it were (to be made ritually) pure. I had (the temple) stand wide like a bull. I returned the earth into (the pit), constructed its... foundation pit. On it I built a 10 kuš (high) substructure, (and) on the substructure I built E-ninnu-anzud-babbar 30 kuš (high) for (Ninĝirsu)

For Ninḫursaĝa, the mother of all children, I built her temple in Ĝirsu.

For Bau, the kind woman, the child of An, I built her temple in Iri-kug. For Inana, the lady of Kugnuna, I built her temple in Urub. For Enki, king of Eridug, I built his temple in Ĝirsu.

For Nindara, the mighty master, I built his temple. For Ninagala, my 1 personal god, I built his temple. For Ninmarki, the kind woman, the firstborn child of Nanše, I built the Ešgutur, the temple chosen in her heart.

For En-sig-nun, Ningirsu's donkey herdsman, I built his E-dura. For Ĝeštin-ana, lady of those who gathered (in the netherworld), I built her temple in Ĝirsu. For Dumuzid-abzu, lady of Kinunir, I built her temple in Ĝirsu.

Ur-Bau 06

Tablet; marble; Girsu (modern Tello). RIME 3/1.01.03.0006; ETCSRI Q001467.

For Ninĝirsu, Enlil's powerful warrior, Ur-Bau, ruler of Lagaš, the child born to Ninagala, built his E-ninnu-anzud-babbar, (and) built his E-dura.

For Bau, the kind woman, the child of An, he built her temple in Iri-kug.

For Ninkugnuna he built her temple in Urub. For Enki, his master, he built his temple. For Ninagala, his personal god, he built his temple.

Ur-Bau 07

Mace head; marble; Girsu (modern Tello). RIME 3/1.01.03.0007; ETCSRI Q001468.

To Igalim, his master, Ur-Bau, ruler of Lagaš, dedicated this (mace) for his well-being.

Ur-Bau 08

Bowl; stone; Girsu (modern Tello). RIME 3/1.01.03.0008; ETCSRI Q001469.

To the protective spirit of Tarsirsir, Ur-Bau, ruler of Lagaš, the child born to Ninagala, dedicated this (bowl) for his well-being.

Ur-Bau 09

Vessel; stone; Girsu (modern Tello). RIME 3/1.01.03.0009; ETCSRI Q001470.

... Ur-Bau, ruler of Lagaš,... this (vessel) for his well-being....

Ur-Bau 10

Vessel; stone; Girsu (modern Tello). RIME 3/1.01.03.0010; ETCSRI Q001471.

... Lugal-kagina, the šourier... this (vessel) for the well-being of Ur-Bau, ruler of Lagaš....

Ur-Bau 11

Bowl; marble; Girsu (modern Tello). RIME 3/1.01.03.0011; ETCSRI Q001472.

To Bau, the child of An, Ur-Enlila, the..., dedicated this (bowl) for the well-being of Ur-Bau, ruler of Lagaš, and for the well-being of his own spouse and child.

Ur-Bau 12

Bowl; limestone; Ur. RIME 3/1.01.03.0012; ETCSRI Q000885.

En-Ane-pada, en priestess of Nanna, zirru priestess, Nanna's spouse, the child of Ur-Bau, ruler of Lagaš...

Ur-Bau 13

Vase, vessel; limestone; Ur. RIME 3/1.01.03.0013; ETCSRI Q000886.

En-Ane-pada, en priestess of Nanna, the child of Ur-Bau, ruler of Lagaš.

Ur-Ningirsu I

The exact chronological position of this Ur-Ningirsu relative to Ur-Bau and Gudea is not settled; he is catalogued here by ETCSRI's own numbering, distinct from Gudea's son Ur-Ningirsu II below.

Ur-Ningirsu I 1

Cone; bronze; provenience unknown. RIME 3/1.01.01.0001; ETCSRI Q001459.

For Ninmarki, the kind woman, the first-born child of Nanše, Ur-Ninĝirsu, ruler of Lagaš built her E-munus-gisa.

Ur-Ningirsu I 2

Plaque; clay; provenience unknown. RIME 3/1.01.01.0002; ETCSRI Q001460.

... he šhose... by eₓtispišy. For the kind protective spirit, Ninsumun, his personal deity, he built her house in Iri-kug. ... Zazaru....

For Urnunta-ea, child of Ninĝirsu, he built her house in Iri-kug. For Ninmarki, the kind woman, he chose the šita - abba-priest by extispicy.

Ur-Ningirsu I 3

Tablet; marble; provenience unknown. RIME 3/1.01.01.0003; ETCSRI Q001461.

To Ninmarki, his lady,... dedicated this (marble tablet) for the well-being of Ur-Ninĝirsu, ruler of Lagaš, and for her/his own well-being.

Ur-Ningirsu I 4

Recumbent human-headed bull statuette; stone; Larsa. RIME 3/1.01.01.0004; ETCSRI Q001462.

To the protective spirit, Bau, his lady, Nin-niĝare-si, (Ur-Ninĝirsu's) spouse, dedicated this (human-headed bull) for the well-being of Ur-Ninĝirsu, ruler of Lagaš, and for her own well-being. The name of this votive gift is “May my lady raise him!”

Ur-Ningirsu I 5

Mace head; stone; provenience unknown. RIME 3/1.01.01.0005; ETCSRI Q001463.

To..., Ur-dub, child of..., dedicated this (mace) for the well-being of Ur-Ninĝirsu, ruler of Lagaš, and for his own well-being.

Ur-Ningirsu I 6

Plaque; stone; provenience unknown. RIME 3/1.01.01.0006; ETCSRI Q001464.

To Bau, his lady, Ur-lugal-edenaka, the physician, dedicated this (stone plaque) for the well-being of Ur-Ninĝirsu, ruler of Lagaš, and for his own well-being.

Ur-Ningirsu I 7add

Duck weight; granite; Girsu (modern Tello). RIME 3/1.01.01.0007add; ETCSRI Q006336.

2 gun stone (weight), (certified by) Ur-Ninĝirsu, ruler of Lagaš.

Ur-Ningirsu II

Gudea's son and immediate successor.

Ur-Ningirsu II 01

Door socket; diorite; Girsu (modern Tello). RIME 3/1.01.08.0001; ETCSRI Q001566.

For Ninĝirsu, the powerful warrior of Enlil, his master, Ur-Ninĝirsu, ruler of Lagaš, son of Gudea, ruler of Lagaš, the builder of Ninĝirsu's E-ninnu, fashioned this (door socket).

Ur-Ningirsu II 02

Brick, brick stamp; clay; Girsu (modern Tello). RIME 3/1.01.08.0002; ETCSRI Q000928.

For Ninĝirsu, the powerful warrior of Enlil, his master, Ur-Ninĝirsu, ruler of Lagaš, son of Gudea, ruler of Lagaš, the builder of Ninĝirsu's E-ninnu, built his beloved divine audience chamber from fragrant cedarwood.

Ur-Ningirsu II 03

Brick; clay; Girsu (modern Tello). RIME 3/1.01.08.0003; ETCSRI Q000929.

For Ninĝirsu, the powerful warrior of Enlil, his master, Ur-Ningirsu, ruler of Lagaš, son of Gudea, ruler of Lagaš, the builder of Ninĝirsu's E-ninnu, made the temple of Nanše adjacent to the gate of honest speech.

Ur-Ningirsu II 04

Vessel; stone; Girsu (modern Tello). RIME 3/1.01.08.0004; ETCSRI Q001567.

For Ninĝirsu, the powerful warrior of Enlil, his master, Ur-Ninĝirsu, ruler of....

Ur-Ningirsu II 05

Mace head; stone; provenience unknown. RIME 3/1.01.08.0005; ETCSRI Q001568.

To Ninĝirsu, the powerful warrior of Enlil, his master, Ur-Ninĝirsu, ruler of Lagaš, son of Gudea, ruler of Lagaš, dedicated this (mace) for his well-being.

Ur-Ningirsu II 06

Anthropomorphic statue; alabaster; Girsu (modern Tello). RIME 3/1.01.08.0006; ETCSRI Q001569.

For Ninĝišzida, his personal god, Ur-Ninĝirsu, ruler of Lagaš, son of Gudea, ruler of Lagaš, the builder Ninĝirsu's E-ninnu, fashioned his own statue. He named this statue for his sake “As I am someone loved by his personal god, may my life be prolonged!”, and brought it before him into his temple.

Ur-Ningirsu II 07

Anthropomorphic statue; diorite; provenience unknown. RIME 3/1.01.08.0007; ETCSRI Q001570.

For Ningišzida, his personal god, Ur-Ninĝirsu, ruler of Lagaš, son of Gudea, ruler of Lagaš....

Ur-Ningirsu II 08

Statuette of a person carrying a goat; gypsum; provenience unknown. RIME 3/1.01.08.0008; ETCSRI Q001571.

For Ninĝišzida, his personal god,... this (statuette) for the life of Ur-Ninĝirsu, ruler of Lagaš,....

Ur-Ningirsu II 09

Seashell; stone; Girsu (modern Tello). RIME 3/1.01.08.0009; ETCSRI Q001572.

Ur-Ninĝirsu, ruler of Lagaš, son of Gudea, ruler of Lagaš.

Ur-Ningirsu II 10

Anthropomorphic statue; diorite; provenience unknown. RIME 3/1.01.08.0010; ETCSRI Q001573.

Ur-Ninĝirsu, ruler of Lagaš, son of Gudea, ruler of Lagaš.

Pirig-me

Pirig-me 1

Brick; clay; Girsu (modern Tello). RIME 3/1.01.02.0001; ETCSRI Q000881.

For Ninĝirsu, the powerful warrior of Enlil, Piriĝ-me, ruler of Lagaš, child of Ur-Ninĝirsu, ruler of Lagaš, chosen by Nanše in the heart, whose name was proclaimed by Ninĝirsu, the child born by Ninsumun, constructed a weir on the Ursaĝ-ani canal.

Pirig-me 2add

Statuette; steatite; Girsu (modern Tello). RIME 3/1.01.02.0002add; ETCSRI Q008911.

To Ninmarki, his lady, Piriĝ-me, his child, dedicated this (human-faced bison) for the well-being of Ur-Ninĝirsu, ruler of Lagaš, and for his own well-being. The name of this (object) is "The starving is the beloved of her heart ".

Ur-GAR

Ur-GAR 1

Mace head; stone; provenience unknown. RIME 3/1.01.09.0001; ETCSRI Q001574.

To Šul-šagana, the beloved child of Ninĝirsu, her master, Ninkagina, the child of Kakug, (Ur-ĝar's) spouse,... this (mace) for the well-being of Ur-ĝar, ruler of Lagaš....

Ur-GAR 2

Female statuette; stone; Girsu (modern Tello). RIME 3/1.01.09.0002; ETCSRI Q001575.

To...,..., child of Ur-Bau, ruler of Lagaš, dedicated this (female statuette) for the well-being of Ur-ĝar, ruler of Lagaš, and also for her own well-being.

Ur-GAR 3

Recumbent human-headed bull statuette; steatite; Girsu (modern Tello). RIME 3/1.01.09.0003; ETCSRI Q001576.

To the protective spirit of..., his lady,..., the scribe, child of Puta, the overseer, dedicated this (statue) for the well-being of Ur-ĝar, ruler of Lagaš, and also for his own well-being.

Nammahni

The last ruler of Lagaš II, deposed when Ur-Namma of Ur founded the Third Dynasty of Ur.

Nammahni 01

Door socket; stone; provenience unknown. RIME 3/1.01.12.0001; ETCSRI Q001578.

For Bau, the kind woman, child of An, lady of Irikug, his lady, Nammaḫni, ruler of Lagaš, her powerful steward, fashioned a door socket from this (stone).

Nammahni 02

Brick; clay; Diqdiqqah. RIME 3/1.01.12.0002; ETCSRI Q000930.

For Ninĝirsu, the powerful warrior of Enlil, his master, Nammaḫni, ruler of Lagaš, built his E-ninnu-anzud-babbar, (and) built his beloved divine audience chamber from fragrant cedarwood inside it.

Nammahni 03

Brick, cone; clay; Girsu (modern Tello). RIME 3/1.01.12.0003; ETCSRI Q000931.

Nammaḫni, ruler of Lagaš.

Nammahni 04

Mace head; stone; Girsu (modern Tello). RIME 3/1.01.12.0004; ETCSRI Q001579.

... Kugsaga... of Nammaḫni, ruler of Lagaš....

Nammahni 05

Round slab; alabaster; Girsu (modern Tello). RIME 3/1.01.12.0005; ETCSRI Q001580.

To Ninĝirsu, the powerful warrior of Enlil, his master, Ninḫedu, the child of Ur-Bau, ruler of Lagaš, his spouse, dedicated this (round slab) for the well-being of Nammaḫni, ruler of Lagaš, and also for her own well-being.

Nammahni 06

Female statuette; stone; Girsu (modern Tello). RIME 3/1.01.12.0006; ETCSRI Q001581.

To Bau, the kind woman, child of An, lady of Iri-kug, her lady, Ninkagina, her house-born slave, dedicated this (female statuette with the name:) “Whenever the protective spirit of Tarsirsir enters the courtyard of Bau, this statue will attract my lady's attention towards him. May it pray to her on my behalf!” as an offering for the well-being of Nammaḫni, ruler of Lagaš.

Nammahni 07

Mace head; marble; Girsu (modern Tello). RIME 3/1.01.12.0007; ETCSRI Q000932.

To Kindazid, his master, Ninkagina, child of Kakug, dedicated this (mace) for the well-being of Nammaḫni, ruler of Lagaš, and also for her own well-being. The name of this mace is “My master will rise, may he also raise him with himself!”.

Nammahni 08

Human-headed bull statuette; steatite; provenience unknown. RIME 3/1.01.12.0008; ETCSRI Q001582.

To Nanše, her lady, Ninkagina, the child of Kakug, dedicated this (human-headed bull) for the well-being of Nammaḫni, ruler of Lagaš.

Nammahni 09

Mace head; marble; Girsu (modern Tello). RIME 3/1.01.12.0009; ETCSRI Q001583.

To... Ninkagina, child of Kakug,... Bau... for... of Lagaš....

Nammahni 10

Vessel; alabaster; Girsu (modern Tello). RIME 3/1.01.12.0010; ETCSRI Q001584.

To... Ninkagina, the child of Kakug,... Bau, dedicated this (vessel) for... of Lagaš, and also for her own well-being.

Nammahni 11

Mace head; stone; Girsu (modern Tello). RIME 3/1.01.12.0011; ETCSRI Q000933.

To Ig-alima, his master, Urabba, the grand vizier, child of Utukam, the overseer, dedicated this (mace) for the well-being of Nammaḫni, ruler of Lagaš, and also for his own well-being.

Nammahni 12

Mace head; stone; Girsu (modern Tello). RIME 3/1.01.12.0012; ETCSRI Q001585.

To Kindazid, his master,... dedicated this (mace) for the well-being of Nammaḫni, ruler of Lagaš,....

Nammahni 13

Vessel; alabaster; provenience unknown. RIME 3/1.01.12.0013; ETCSRI Q001586.

To Bau, the kind woman, child of An, his/her lady,... dedicated this (vessel) for the well-being of Nammaḫni, ruler of Lagaš....

[Part of this inscription is transliterated but not yet translated by ETCSRI; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

Nammahni 14

Bowl; chlorite; Girsu (modern Tello). RIME 3/1.01.12.0014; ETCSRI Q001587.

To Ninšubur, his/her personal god,... for the well-being of Nammaḫni, ruler of Lagaš....

Nammahni 15

Male statuette; alabaster; Girsu (modern Tello). RIME 3/1.01.12.0015; ETCSRI Q001588.

To Ninšubur, his/her personal god,... for the well-being of..., ruler of Lagaš....

Nammahni 16

Mace head; diorite; provenience unknown. RIME 3/1.01.12.0016; ETCSRI Q001589.

... dedišated this (maše) for the well-being of.... The name of this weapon is “My master will rise!”.

Nammahni 17

Mace head; stone; provenience unknown. RIME 3/1.01.12.0017; ETCSRI Q000934.

To Šul-šagana, the beloved child of Ninĝirsu, her master, Ninḫedu, the spouse of Nammaḫni, ruler of Lagaš, the child of Ur-Bau, ruler of Lagaš, dedicated this (mace) for her well-being.

Other Named Rulers — Ur-mama, Hala-Bau, and Puzur-Inšušinak

Puzur-Inšušinak was an Elamite ruler at Susa, not a ruler of Lagaš; his inscription is included because ETCSRI catalogues it within this period grouping.

Hala-Bau 1001

Mace head; stone; Girsu (modern Tello). RIME 3/1.01.00.1001; ETCSRI Q001590.

To Šul-šagana, the beloved child of Ninĝirsu, her master, Ḫala-bau, the spouse of Lugal-irida, dedicated this (mace) for her well-being.

Ur-mama 1

Bowl; onyx; Girsu (modern Tello). RIME 3/1.01.11.0001; ETCSRI Q001577.

To Ninmarki, the kind woman,..., this (bowl) for the well-being of Ur-Mama, ruler of Lagaš.

Puzur-Inšušinak 2

Post stone; stone; Susa. RIME 3/1.02add.01.0002; ETCSRI Q005345.

Puzur-Inšušinak, ruler of Susa.

Unattributed Lagaš II Inscriptions

Catalogued by ETCSRI as Lagaš II royal inscriptions with no ruler's name preserved or assigned; grouped here rather than guessed into a dynasty they cannot be confirmed to belong to.

Lagaš II Unidentified 1002

Vessel; alabaster; Girsu (modern Tello). RIME 3/1.01.00.1002; ETCSRI Q001591.

... Bau, the kind woman, the šhild of An, the lady of Iri-kug,....

Lagaš II Unidentified 1003

Vessel; alabaster; Girsu (modern Tello). RIME 3/1.01.00.1003; ETCSRI Q001592.

... Inana, lady of the E-ana....

Lagaš II Unidentified 1004

Vase; onyx; Girsu (modern Tello). RIME 3/1.01.00.1004; ETCSRI Q001593.

... the proteštive spirit of Tarsirsir, Bau, his lady,....

Lagaš II Unidentified 1005

Mace head; stone; Girsu (modern Tello). RIME 3/1.01.00.1005; ETCSRI Q001594.

... Meslamta-ea, his master,....

Lagaš II Unidentified 1006

Uncertain; diorite; Girsu (modern Tello). RIME 3/1.01.00.1006; ETCSRI Q001595.

Nanše, the mighty lady....

Lagaš II Unidentified 1007

Vessel; limestone; Girsu (modern Tello). RIME 3/1.01.00.1007; ETCSRI Q001596.

... Ninegala, his lady....

Lagaš II Unidentified 1008

Vessel; limestone; Girsu (modern Tello). RIME 3/1.01.00.1008; ETCSRI Q001597.

To Ninĝirsu, his master... for the well-being....

Lagaš II Unidentified 1009

Mace head; limestone; Girsu (modern Tello). RIME 3/1.01.00.1009; ETCSRI Q001598.

... Ninĝirsu, the powerful warrior of Enlil,....

Lagaš II Unidentified 1010

Bowl; limestone; Girsu (modern Tello). RIME 3/1.01.00.1010; ETCSRI Q001599.

... Ninĝirsu, the poweful warrior of Enlil, his master....

Lagaš II Unidentified 1011

Cup; alabaster; Girsu (modern Tello). RIME 3/1.01.00.1011; ETCSRI Q001600.

To Lalburduga, his/her personal god... for the well-being of....

Lagaš II Unidentified 1012

Vase; alabaster; Girsu (modern Tello). RIME 3/1.01.00.1012; ETCSRI Q001601.

... Ninḫursaĝa....

Lagaš II Unidentified 1013

Plaque (with relief); steatite; Girsu (modern Tello). RIME 3/1.01.00.1013; ETCSRI Q001602.

... Ninsumun....

Lagaš II Unidentified 1014

Vessel; diorite; Girsu (modern Tello). RIME 3/1.01.00.1014; ETCSRI Q001603.

To Ninšubur, the envoy of An, his/her personal god... for the well-being of....

Lagaš II Unidentified 1015

Vessel; steatite; Girsu (modern Tello). RIME 3/1.01.00.1015; ETCSRI Q001604.

..., his/her personal god,....

Lagaš II Unidentified 1016

Vessel; limestone; Girsu (modern Tello). RIME 3/1.01.00.1016; ETCSRI Q001605.

... Utu....

Lagaš II Unidentified 1017

Vessel; alabaster; Girsu (modern Tello). RIME 3/1.01.00.1017; ETCSRI Q001606.

To..., his lady,..., the travelling merchant... for the well-being..., ruler of Lagaš, and for his own well-being.

Lagaš II Unidentified 1018

Vessel; stone; Girsu (modern Tello). RIME 3/1.01.00.1018; ETCSRI Q001607.

... Lagaš,..., envoy....

Lagaš II Unidentified 1019

Vessel; alabaster; Girsu (modern Tello). RIME 3/1.01.00.1019; ETCSRI Q001608.

To..., Lu-Šara, the overseer, the child of Gudea, the overseer,... for the well-being of..., ruler of Lagaš, and for his own well-being.

Lagaš II Unidentified 1020

Vase; alabaster; Girsu (modern Tello). RIME 3/1.01.00.1020; ETCSRI Q001609.

... the ruler of Lagaš....

Lagaš II Unidentified 1021

Statuette; steatite; Girsu (modern Tello). RIME 3/1.01.00.1021; ETCSRI Q001610.

... dedišated this (statuette)....

Lagaš II Unidentified 1022

Bowl; steatite; Girsu (modern Tello). RIME 3/1.01.00.1022; ETCSRI Q001611.

To... Ur-Bau, the child of Šeššeš, the merchant, dedicated this (bowl) for..., the ruler of Lagaš. The name of this stone (bowl) is “My personal god, I request life with this (bowl) ”.

Lagaš II Unidentified 1023

Vessel; diorite; Girsu (modern Tello). RIME 3/1.01.00.1023; ETCSRI Q001612.

... Ur-Šulpaea... for... of Lagaš.

Lagaš II Unidentified 1024

Vessel; stone; Girsu (modern Tello). RIME 3/1.01.00.1024; ETCSRI Q001613.

....

Lagaš II Unidentified 1025

Vessel; marble; Girsu (modern Tello). RIME 3/1.01.00.1025; ETCSRI Q001614.

To...,... dedicated this (bowl) for his well-being and for the well-being of his spouse and child. The name of this bowl is “My lady will rise!”.

Lagaš II Unidentified 1026

Vase; alabaster; Girsu (modern Tello). RIME 3/1.01.00.1026; ETCSRI Q001615.

... The name of... is “... looked at me. May he/she šare for me!”.

Lagaš II Unidentified 1027

Mace head; diorite; provenience unknown. RIME 3/1.01.00.1027; ETCSRI Q001616.

... The name of this... is “... will rise!”.

Lagaš II Unidentified 1028add

Tablet; clay; Girsu (modern Tello). RIME 3/1.01.00.1028add; ETCSRI Q004255.

..., ruler of Lagaš, built his E-dura.

Lagaš II Unidentified 1029add

Tablet; clay; provenience unknown. RIME 3/1.01.00.1029add; ETCSRI Q004256.

... made an eternal thing appear: he built... his E-ninnu-anzud-babbar.

Lagaš II Unidentified 1030add

Tablet; clay; provenience unknown. RIME 3/1.01.00.1030add; ETCSRI Q004257.

To...,..., ruler of Lagaš, dedicated this (bowl) for his well-being and for the well-being of his spouse and child.

Lagaš II Unidentified 1031add

Tablet; clay; provenience unknown. RIME 3/1.01.00.1031add; ETCSRI Q004258.

To...,... dedicated this (bowl)....

Lagaš II Unidentified 1032add

Tablet; clay; provenience unknown. RIME 3/1.01.00.1032add; ETCSRI Q004259.

... for his well-being....

Lagaš II Unidentified 1033add

Tablet; clay; provenience unknown. RIME 3/1.01.00.1033add; ETCSRI Q004260.

To..., his lady,....

Lagaš II Unidentified 1034add

Tablet; clay; provenience unknown. RIME 3/1.01.00.1034add; ETCSRI Q004261.

To...,... dedicated this (bowl)....

Lagaš II Unidentified 1035add

Tablet; clay; provenience unknown. RIME 3/1.01.00.1035add; ETCSRI Q004262.

..., ruler of Lagaš,....

Lagaš II Unidentified 1036add

Tablet; clay; provenience unknown. RIME 3/1.01.00.1036add; ETCSRI Q004263.

To...,... dedicated this (bowl) for his well-being and for the well-being of his spouse and child.

Lagaš II Unidentified 1037add

Tablet; clay; provenience unknown. RIME 3/1.01.00.1037add; ETCSRI Q004264.

... lady....

Lagaš II Unidentified 1038add

Tablet; clay; provenience unknown. RIME 3/1.01.00.1038add; ETCSRI Q004265.

... ruler of....

Lagaš II Unidentified 1039add

Tablet; clay; provenience unknown. RIME 3/1.01.00.1039add; ETCSRI Q004266.

To...,..., ruler of Lagaš, dedicated this (bowl) for his well-being.

Lagaš II Unidentified 1040add

Tablet; clay; provenience unknown. RIME 3/1.01.00.1040add; ETCSRI Q004267.

...,... of Lagaš built his/her temple in Ĝirsu.

Lagaš II Unidentified 1042add

Tablet; clay; provenience unknown. RIME 3/1.01.00.1042add; ETCSRI Q004268.

To...,... dedicated this (bowl)....

Lagaš II Unidentified 1043add

Tablet; clay; provenience unknown. RIME 3/1.01.00.1043add; ETCSRI Q004269.

To...,... dedicated this (bowl)..., and for his/her own well-being.

Lagaš II Unidentified 1044add

Tablet; clay; provenience unknown. RIME 3/1.01.00.1044add; ETCSRI Q004270.

To...,..., his spouse, dedicated this (bowl)..., and also for her own well-being.

Lagaš II Unidentified 1045add

Tablet; clay; provenience unknown. RIME 3/1.01.00.1045add; ETCSRI Q004271.

..., ruler of Lagaš,....

Lagaš II Unidentified 1046add

Tablet; clay; provenience unknown. RIME 3/1.01.00.1046add; ETCSRI Q004272.

The name of... is....

Lagaš II Unidentified 1047add

Tablet; clay; provenience unknown. RIME 3/1.01.00.1047add; ETCSRI Q004273.

....

Lagaš II Unidentified 1048add

Tablet; clay; provenience unknown. RIME 3/1.01.00.1048add; ETCSRI Q004274.

To...,..., ruler of Lagaš, dedicated this (bowl) for his well-being.

Lagaš II Unidentified 1049add

Tablet; clay; provenience unknown. RIME 3/1.01.00.1049add; ETCSRI Q004275.

To...,... dedicated this (bowl)....

Lagaš II Unidentified 1050add

Tablet; clay; provenience unknown. RIME 3/1.01.00.1050add; ETCSRI Q004881.

... mined.... He dedišated (this) maše with three heads to....

Lagaš II Unidentified 1051add

Tablet; clay; provenience unknown. RIME 3/1.01.00.1051add; ETCSRI Q004882.

To...,... dedicated this (statue) for his well-being and for the well-being of his spouse and child. The name of this statue is "...".

Lagaš II Unidentified 1052add

Tablet; clay; provenience unknown. RIME 3/1.01.00.1052add; ETCSRI Q004883.

... the mother of Lagaš, holy Ĝatumdug, praised him/it truly.... to Lagaš....

Lagaš II Unidentified 1053add

Tablet; clay; provenience unknown. RIME 3/1.01.00.1053add; ETCSRI Q004884.

..., ruler of Lagaš, who built Ninĝirsu's E-ninnu,....

Lagaš II Unidentified 1054add

Tablet; clay; provenience unknown. RIME 3/1.01.00.1054add; ETCSRI Q004885.

To...,... dedicated this (vase)....

Lagaš II Unidentified 1055add

Tablet; clay; provenience unknown. RIME 3/1.01.00.1055add; ETCSRI Q008909.

..., ruler of Lagaš.

Lagaš II Unidentified 1056add

Tablet; clay; provenience unknown. RIME 3/1.01.00.1056add; ETCSRI Q004886.

....

Lagaš II Unidentified 1057add

Tablet; clay; provenience unknown. RIME 3/1.01.00.1057add; ETCSRI Q004887.

....

Lagaš II Unidentified 1058add

Tablet; clay; provenience unknown. RIME 3/1.01.00.1058add; ETCSRI Q004888.

.... Ninĝirsu, Enlilś šhild....

Lagaš II Unidentified 1059add

Tablet; clay; provenience unknown. RIME 3/1.01.00.1059add; ETCSRI Q004889.

.... Ninĝirsu šhose... in his holy hearṭ....

... from the mountains....

Lagaš II Unidentified 1060add

Tablet; clay; provenience unknown. RIME 3/1.01.00.1060add; ETCSRI Q004890.

.... for his well-being....

Lagaš II Unidentified 1061add

Tablet; clay; provenience unknown. RIME 3/1.01.00.1061add; ETCSRI Q004891.

To...,... dedicated this (bowl) for his well-being and for the well-being of his spouse and child.... of this bowl....

Lagaš II Unidentified 1063add

Tablet; clay; provenience unknown. RIME 3/1.01.00.1063add; ETCSRI Q004893.

....

Lagaš II Unidentified 1064add

Tablet; clay; Girsu (modern Tello). RIME 3/1.01.00.1064add; ETCSRI Q004894.

....

Lagaš II Unidentified 1065add

Tablet; clay; provenience unknown. RIME 3/1.01.00.1065add; ETCSRI Q004895.

....

Lagaš II Unidentified 1062add (formerly Nammahni 09a)

Mace head; marble; Girsu (modern Tello). RIME 3/1.01.12.0009a; ETCSRI Q004892.

... Ninkagina, the šhild of Kakug,... for her well-being....

[Part of this inscription is transliterated but not yet translated by ETCSRI; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

Colophon

Source and license. This edition reproduces the English translations of the Electronic Text Corpus of Sumerian Royal Inscriptions (ETCSRI), an Oracc project directed by Gábor Zólyomi at Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest (http://oracc.museum.upenn.edu/etcsri/), fetched 2026-08-07. The Oracc site states its content is "released under a CC-BY-SA 3.0 license"; the project's own machine-readable data files carry the further statement "This data is released under the CC0 license" (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/). Both statements are recorded here; this edition credits ETCSRI and Gábor Zólyomi regardless of which license term governs a given file, per academic courtesy and per the Good Work Library's own attribution practice.

What this edition is. The English text above is ETCSRI's own published translation of every transliterated Lagaš II royal inscription in ETCSRI's corpus outside Gudea's own corpus (118 texts across ten named rulers, one non-Lagaš ruler catalogued in the same period grouping, and 63 unattributed pieces), reproduced complete and verbatim from the project's HTML reading editions and reformatted from an interlinear word-by-word display into continuous reading prose. No word has been altered, paraphrased, or supplied by this library. Ellipses, question marks, and bracketed uncertainties are the source edition's own markers for damaged or doubtful text; where a text has no published translation yet, that gap is noted in place rather than filled. Untranslated single-word oddities native to the source data are reproduced exactly as ETCSRI's markup has them rather than silently corrected, since this is a source-text intake rather than a Good Works Translation.

Composite identification. The standard scholarly editions of this material are the RIME volumes (The Royal Inscriptions of Mesopotamia, Early Periods, University of Toronto Press); each text above carries its RIME number where assigned and its ETCSRI composite ID (Q-number), under which the full transliteration, morphological analysis, exemplar list, and any Hungarian translation can be found at ETCSRI's own site.

Prepared for the Good Work Library by the New Tianmu Anglican Church with AI-assisted research, transcription, and editorial work.

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