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Author: * Battus Hector -
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Date: Mar 5, 2006 - 21:43
One of the key factors that contributed to the rise of the Sumerian city-state was indeed warfare. City-states fought for land acquisition, often land that was fertile and easily irrigated. During the Early Dynastic period, King Lugalzagesi of the city-state of Umma conquered the vast majority of Sumerian city-states around 2400 BCE. His dynasty, enjoyment, and spoils of victory ended quickly. Soon after, King Sargon of Akkad defeated Lugalzagesi.
Source: Andrews, Anthony P. First Cities. Smithsonian Institute [Books] and St. Remy Press: 1995, [pgs. 33-34].
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King Lugalzagesi of Umma [c. 2400 BCE]
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