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Updated:Apr 23, 2026
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Ur III Dynasty: Administration, Law, and Economic Records (c. 2112–2004 BCE)

Ur III Dynasty: Administration, Law, and Economic Records (c. 2112–2004 BCE)

  2. Ur-Nammu’s legal code is issued

    Labels: Code of, Ur-Nammu

  4. Bala “rotation” taxation system develops

    Labels: Bala system, Shulgi

  5. Shulgi is deified in royal ideology

    Labels: Shulgi, Royal cult

  6. Drehem (Puzrish-Dagan) becomes a major archive center

    Labels: Drehem, Puzrish-Dagan

  9. Wall against the Amorites is built

    Labels: Defensive wall, Amorites

  10. Ibbi-Sin begins final Ur III reign

    Labels: Ibbi-Sin, Ur III

  11. Ishbi-Erra’s grain letter reflects administrative crisis

    Labels: Ishbi-Erra, Grain letter