Lagash under Eannatum and Urukagina: State Formation and Reform (c. 2450–2350 BCE)

1. Eannatum becomes ruler (ensi) of Lagash

   Jan 1, 2454 BCELabels: Eannatum, Lagash

   • Britannica
   • Eannatum

2. Eannatum defeats Umma, later commemorated on stele

   Jan 1, 2450 BCELabels: Eannatum, Ush

   • Louvre
   • Eannatum

3. Stele of the Vultures erected at Girsu

   Jan 1, 2450 BCELabels: Stele of, Girsu

   • Louvre
   • U Mich

4. Boundary treaty reaffirmed after Eannatum’s victory

   Jan 1, 2445 BCELabels: Boundary treaty, Mesilim

   • Lagash
   • Eannatum

5. Eannatum expands Lagash’s influence across Sumer

   Jan 1, 2445 BCELabels: Eannatum, Lagash

   • Eannatum
   • Umma Lagash

6. Enannatum I succeeds Eannatum as ruler of Lagash

   Jan 1, 2425 BCELabels: Enannatum I, Lagash

   • Enannatum I
   • AntiquityComplete

7. Renewed warfare with Umma under Ur-Lumma and Il

   Jan 1, 2420 BCELabels: Ur-Lumma, Il

   • Enannatum I
   • AntiquityComplete

8. Entemena restores Lagash’s position and defeats Il

   Jan 1, 2405 BCELabels: Entemena, Lugal-kinishe-dudu

   • Britannica
   • Entemena

9. Lugalzagesi of Umma conquers Lagash

   Jan 1, 2375 BCELabels: Lugalzagesi, Umma

   • Britannica
   • Umma Lagash

10. Enannatum II’s short reign marks waning hegemony

    Jan 1, 2374 BCELabels: Enannatum II, Lagash

    • Enannatum II
    • AntiquityComplete

11. Enentarzi (priest-turned-ruler) takes power in Lagash

    Jan 1, 2364 BCELabels: Enentarzi, Ningirsu

    • Enentarzi
    • AntiquityComplete

12. Lugalanda’s rule associated with elite/temple accumulation

    Jan 1, 2358 BCELabels: Lugalanda, Temple elites

    • Lugalanda
    • Lagash

13. Urukagina seizes power and proclaims reforms

    Jan 1, 2351 BCELabels: Urukagina, Reforms

    • Lagash
    • AntiquityComplete