1. Ur-Nanshe is known through inscriptions to have commissioned many building projects, including canals and temples, in the state of Lagash, and defending Lagash from its rival state Umma.
12 Facts About Ur-Nanshe
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Ur-Nanshe was probably not from royal lineage, being the son of Gunidu who was recorded without an accompanying royal title.
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Ur-Nanshe was the father of Akurgal, who succeeded him, and grandfather of Eannatum.
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Ur-Nanshe ascended after Lugalshaengur, who was the ensi, or high priest of Lagash, and is only known from the macehead inscription of Mesilim.
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Ur-Nanshe is known to have originally built the Ibgal of Inanna, because of Eanatum's honorary inscriptions left after temple renovation.
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Ur-Nanshe has left behind many inscriptions and plaques that depict him, his family, and court.
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The Perforated Relief of King Ur-Nanshe is on display at the Louvre.
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Ur-Nanshe is seated on a throne wearing the same outfit as the top register surrounded by other court members.
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In both registers Ur-Nanshe is shown using hierarchical proportion in which he is considerably larger than everyone surrounding him.
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An inscribed door socket from Ur-Nanshe is known, now in the Louvre Museum.
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Ur-Nanshe built the Ibgal; built the Kinir; built the scepter -house.
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Ur-Nanshe chose the sennu in her holy heart and seated Ur-Nanse, the beloved lord of Lagas, on the throne.