Lugal-ushumgal
| Lugal-ushumgal 𒈗𒃲𒁔 | |
|---|---|
| King of Lagash | |
| Reign | c. 2230 - c. 2210 BC |
| Successor | Puzer-Mama |
| Died | c. 2210 BC |
| Dynasty | 2nd Dynasty of Lagash |
Purchase contract
Purchase of a female slave by Lugal-ushumgal, vassal of Naram-Sin. Louvre Museum AO 2689
Lugal-ushumgal (𒈗𒃲𒁔, lugal-ušumgal; died c. 2210 BC) was a Sumerian ruler (ensi, formerly read "Patesi") of Lagash ("Shirpula"), c. 2230 – c. 2210 BC. Several inscriptions of Lugal-ushumgal are known, particularly seal impressions, which refer to him as governor of Lagash and at the same time a vassal (𒀵, arad, "servant" or "slave") of the Akkadian Empire rulers Naram-Sin and his successor Shar-Kali-Sharri.
It can be considered that Lugalushumgal was a collaborator of the Akkadian Empire, as was Meskigal, ruler of Adab.
He was succeeded by Puzer-Mama who achieved independence from Shar-Kali-Sharri, assuming the title of "King of Lagash" and starting the illustrious Second Dynasty of Lagash.