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~2050 BCE·Ur III · Neo-SumerianETCSRI

Šulgi 102add (J.E. Reade -- J. Taylor, Beads of Possible Indus Origin with Sumerian Royal Inscriptions, in D. Frenez et al., eds., Walking with the Unicorn ..., Oxford: Archeopress, 527.)

(i 1) For Bau, the daughter of An, the lady of Iri-kug, Šulgi, the powerful man, king of Urim, dedicated this (bead) for his well-being.

Law

~2050 BCE·Ur III · Neo-SumerianETCSRI

Šulgi 11

(1) For Ninĝirsu, the powerful warrior of Enlil, his master, Šulgi, the powerful man, king of Urim, king of Sumer and Akkad, built the E-ninnu, his beloved temple.

Writing & Literature·Religion & Myth

~2050 BCE·Ur III · Neo-SumerianETCSRI

Šulgi 14

(1) For Ninmarki, the kind woman, the firstborn child of Nanše, Šulgi, the powerful man, king of Urim, king of Sumer and Akkad, built her E-munus-gisa.

Writing & Literature·Religion & Myth

~2050 BCE·Ur III · Neo-SumerianETCSRI

Šulgi 17

(1) For Damgalnuna, his lady, Šulgi, the powerful man, king of Urim, king of Sumer and Akkad, built her temple in Nibru.

Writing & Literature·Religion & Myth

~2050 BCE·Ur III · Neo-SumerianETCSRI

Šulgi 18

(1) For Enlil, his master, Šulgi, the powerful man, king of Sumer and Akkad, built his dam.

Writing & Literature·Religion & Myth

~2050 BCE·Ur III · Neo-SumerianETCSRI

Šulgi 19

(1) For Ennugi, his master, Šulgi, the powerful man, king of Urim, king of Sumer and Akkad, ....

Writing & Literature·Religion & Myth

~2050 BCE·Ur III · Neo-SumerianETCSRI

Šulgi 2004

(1) To Diĝirmah, his lady, Habaluge, governor ..., for the well-being of Šulgi, the powerful man, king of Urim, king of the four quarters.

Writing & Literature·Religion & Myth

~2050 BCE·Ur III · Neo-SumerianETCSRI

Šulgi 2010

(1) To Ninĝirsu, the powerful warrior of Enlil, his master, Lu-girizal, governor of Lagaš, … for the well-being of Šulgi, the powerful man, king of Urim.

Writing & Literature·Religion & Myth

~2050 BCE·Ur III · Neo-SumerianETCSRI

Šulgi 2011

(1) For Inana, the lady elevated as far as the heavens, the queen of the gods, his lady, Nammahni-dug, child of Lu-girizal, the governor of Lagaš, fashioned this (statute), and built her temple.

Writing & Literature·Religion & Myth

~2050 BCE·Ur III · Neo-SumerianETCSRI

Šulgi 2012

(1) To the protective spirit of Tarsirsir, mother Bau, her lady, Hala-Lamma, child of Lu-girizal, governor of Lagaš, ... for the well-being of Šulgi, the powerful man, king of Urim, king of Sumer and Akkad.

Writing & Literature·Religion & Myth

~2050 BCE·Ur III · Neo-SumerianETCSRI

Šulgi 2030

(1) For Lamma, his lady, Bau-ninam, chief butler of Ur-Ninĝirsu, the beloved en priest of Nanše, fashioned her women's wig for the well-being of Šulgi, the powerful man, king of Urim.

Writing & Literature·Religion & Myth

~2050 BCE·Ur III · Neo-SumerianETCSRI

Šulgi 2033

(1) To Mešlamta-ea, his personal god, Lu-niĝira dedicated this (mace) for the well-being of Šulgi.

Writing & Literature·Religion & Myth

~2050 BCE·Ur III · Neo-SumerianETCSRI

Šulgi 2034

(1) To Mešlamta-ea, his master, Ilum-bāni, child of Hasis-emi, dedicated this (mace) for the well-being of Šulgi, the powerful man, king of Urim, king of the four quarters,

Writing & Literature·Religion & Myth

~2050 BCE·Ur III · Neo-SumerianETCSRI

Šulgi 2035

(1') ... of Šulgi, the powerful man, king of Urim, ....

Writing & Literature·Religion & Myth

~2050 BCE·Ur III · Neo-SumerianETCSRI

Šulgi 2036

(1) To Nin-iria-muĝen, their1 lady, Ninkisalše and Ur-niĝinĝ̃u, the sea merchants, dedicated this (mace) for the well-being of Šulgi, the powerful man, king of Urim.

Writing & Literature·Religion & Myth

~2050 BCE·Ur III · Neo-SumerianETCSRI

Šulgi 2041

(1') To ..., lady of the prisons, his lady, Bazige ... for the well-being of Šulgi, the powerful man, king of Urim, king of Sumer and Akkad.

Writing & Literature·Religion & Myth

~2050 BCE·Ur III · Neo-SumerianETCSRI

Šulgi 2042

(1) To Ninĝišzida, his personal god, ... for the well-being of Šulgi, the powerful man, king of Urim, ....

Writing & Literature·Religion & Myth

~2050 BCE·Ur III · Neo-SumerianETCSRI

Šulgi 2043

(1) To Nininduba, his lady, ... for the well-being of Šulgi, the powerful man, ....

Writing & Literature·Religion & Myth

~2050 BCE·Ur III · Neo-SumerianETCSRI

Šulgi 2044

(1) For Šara, the confidant of An, the beloved child of Inana, his master, Lu-Nanna, child of Šu-Erra, the merchant ... for the well-being of Šulgi, the powerful man, king of Urim, king of the four quarters.

Writing & Literature·Religion & Myth

~2050 BCE·Ur III · Neo-SumerianETCSRI

Šulgi 2045

(1') ... for the well-being of Šulgi, the powerful man, king of Urim, ....

Writing & Literature·Religion & Myth

~2050 BCE·Ur III · Neo-SumerianETCSRI

Šulgi 2046

(1') ... for the well-being of Šulgi, the proteštive god of his land, king of Urim, king of the four quarters ....

Writing & Literature·Religion & Myth

~2050 BCE·Ur III · Neo-SumerianETCSRI

Šulgi 2047

(1') .... ..., the gardener, dedišated this (vessel) for the well-being of Šulgi.

Writing & Literature·Religion & Myth

~2050 BCE·Ur III · Neo-SumerianETCSRI

Šulgi 2049

(1') ... Šulgi, king of Urim, king of the four quarterṣ the life of the land ....

Writing & Literature·Religion & Myth

~2050 BCE·Ur III · Neo-SumerianETCSRI

Šulgi 2050

(1) To ..., her/his lady, for the well-being of Šulgi, the powerful man, king of Urim, king of the four quarters, ....

Writing & Literature·Religion & Myth

~2050 BCE·Ur III · Neo-SumerianETCSRI

Šulgi 2051

(1') ... Šulgi ... of Enlil ... king of Urim ... Enlil ... helper ....

Writing & Literature·Religion & Myth

~2050 BCE·Ur III · Neo-SumerianETCSRI

Šulgi 2052

(1) Šulgi, powerful man, king of Urim, king of the four quarters: Nanna-zišagĝal, chief brewer, chief butler, chief cup-bearer, overseer of the extispicy priests, is your servant. (colophon 1, 1) Seal of Nanna-zišagĝal.

Writing & Literature·Religion & Myth

~2050 BCE·Ur III · Neo-SumerianETCSRI

Šulgi 2053

(1) To Ninlil, his lady, ... for the well-being of Šulgi, ....

Writing & Literature·Religion & Myth

~2050 BCE·Ur III · Neo-SumerianETCSRI

Šulgi 2054

(1') ..., may Enlil, the lord of all lands, Ninlil, the lady of all lands, curse him. (colophon 1, 1) Inscription on his ...

Writing & Literature·Religion & Myth

~2050 BCE·Ur III · Neo-SumerianETCSRI

Šulgi 2055

(1) To ..., his lady, Šulgi, the powerful man, king of Urim, king of Sumer and Akkad, dedicated this (statue) for his well-being dedicated. ... of this statue ....

Writing & Literature·Religion & Myth

~2050 BCE·Ur III · Neo-SumerianETCSRI

Šulgi 2057

(1) To ..., his lady, Šulgi, the powerful man, ....

Writing & Literature·Religion & Myth

~2050 BCE·Ur III · Neo-SumerianETCSRI

Šulgi 2058

(1') ... Šulgi, the powerful man, king of Urim, king of Sumer and Akkad, ... statue ... before him ....

Writing & Literature·Religion & Myth

~2050 BCE·Ur III · Neo-SumerianETCSRI

Šulgi 2059

(1) ..., úrnőjének, ... Sulgi, az erős férfi, Ur királya, Sumer és Akkád királya életéért ....

Writing & Literature·Religion & Myth

~2050 BCE·Ur III · Neo-SumerianETCSRI

Šulgi 21

(1) For Inana, his lady, Šulgi, the powerful man, king of Urim, king of Sumer and Akkad, built (and) restored the E-dur-anki. He dedicated this (door socket) for his well-being to her.

Writing & Literature·Religion & Myth

~2050 BCE·Ur III · Neo-SumerianETCSRI

Šulgi 2124add

(i 1) Šulgi, king of the four quarters, the powerful man, king of Urim: Ur-Lamma, the comptroller, is your servant.

~2050 BCE·Ur III · Neo-SumerianETCSRI

Šulgi 2135add

(1) For Mametum, her lady, Hazi, the temple administrator, your servant, dedicated these (earrings) for the well-being of Šulgi, the powerful man, king of Urim.

Writing & Literature·Religion & Myth

~2050 BCE·Ur III · Neo-SumerianETCSRI

Šulgi 24

(1) Šulgi, the powerful man, king of Urim, king of Sumer and Akkad, who built the E-mešlam, the temple of Mešlamta-ea in Kutha. (colophon 1, 1) From an old foundation inscription of the E-mešlam in Kutha. A long tablet of Bēl-uballiṭ, the scribe.

Writing & Literature·Religion & Myth

~2050 BCE·Ur III · Neo-SumerianETCSRI

Šulgi 28

(1) For Ninazu, his master, Šulgi, the powerful man, king of Urim, king of Sumer and Akkad, built the E-sikil, his beloved temple.

Writing & Literature·Religion & Myth

~2050 BCE·Ur III · Neo-SumerianETCSRI

Šulgi 30

(1) For Ninhursaĝa of Susa, his lady, Šulgi, the powerful man, king of Urim, king of Sumer and Akkad, built her temple.

Writing & Literature·Religion & Myth

~2050 BCE·Ur III · Neo-SumerianETCSRI

Šulgi 31

(1) Šulgi, the powerful man, king of Urim, king of Sumer and Akkad, built and restored Inšušinak's temple for him.

Writing & Literature·Religion & Myth

~2050 BCE·Ur III · Neo-SumerianETCSRI

Šulgi 32

(1) For Inšušinak, his master, Šulgi, the powerful man, king of Urim, king of Sumer and Akkad, built the A'arkeš, his beloved temple.

Writing & Literature·Religion & Myth

~2050 BCE·Ur III · Neo-SumerianETCSRI

Šulgi 36

(1') … took various … as booty. I captured …, king of …, he did not escape my hands. ... the evil ones ....

Writing & Literature·Religion & Myth

~2050 BCE·Ur III · Neo-SumerianETCSRI

Šulgi 37

(1') …, governor of Zaul, ..., governor of Ḫuhnuri, ..., governor of …, ..., military governor of …, ... Sabum ….

Writing & Literature·Religion & Myth

~2050 BCE·Ur III · Neo-SumerianETCSRI

Šulgi 42

(1) Šulgi, the powerful man, king of Urim, king of the four quarters.

Writing & Literature·Religion & Myth

~2050 BCE·Ur III · Neo-SumerianETCSRI

Šulgi 43

(1) Šulgi, the powerful man, king of Urim.

Writing & Literature·Religion & Myth

~2050 BCE·Ur III · Neo-SumerianETCSRI

Šulgi 44

(1) Šulgi, the powerful man, king of Urim, king of ...

Writing & Literature·Religion & Myth

~2050 BCE·Ur III · Neo-SumerianETCSRI

Šulgi 46

(1) Fruit plate of Šulgi, the king.

Writing & Literature·Religion & Myth

~2050 BCE·Ur III · Neo-SumerianETCSRI

Šulgi 47

(1) Šulgi, the powerful man, king of Urim, king of the four quarters.

Writing & Literature·Religion & Myth

~2050 BCE·Ur III · Neo-SumerianETCSRI

Šulgi 48

(1) Šulgi, the powerful man, king of Urim, king of Sumer and Akkad, ....

Writing & Literature·Religion & Myth

~2050 BCE·Ur III · Neo-SumerianETCSRI

Šulgi 49

(1) Šulgi, the powerful man, king of Urim, king of Sumer and Akkad.

Writing & Literature·Religion & Myth

~2050 BCE·Ur III · Neo-SumerianETCSRI

Šulgi 50

(1) For Nanna, his master, Šulgi, the powerful man, king of Urim, king of the four quarters, certified this (weight stone to be) half a mana.

Writing & Literature·Religion & Myth

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