Eannatum
Eannatum (Sumerian: πππΎπΊ Γ.AN.NA-tum2) was a Sumerian Ensi (ruler or king) of Lagash circa 2500β2400 BCE. He established one of the first verifiable empires in history, subduing Elam and destroying the city of Susa, and extending his domain over the rest of Sumer and Akkad. One inscription found on a boulder states that Eannatum was his Sumerian name, while his "Tidnu" (Amorite) name was Lumma.
| Eannatum πππΎπΊ | |
|---|---|
| King of Lagash | |
Eannatum, King of Lagash, riding a war chariot (detail of the Stele of the Vultures). His name "Eannatum" (πππΎπΊ) is written vertically in two columns in front of his head. Louvre Museum. | |
| Reign | c. 2500 BC β 2400 BC |
| Predecessor | Akurgal |
| Successor | En-anna-tum I |
| Dynasty | 1st Dynasty of Lagash |
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