Lugal-ushumgal



Lugal-ushumgal (, lugal-ušumgal) was a Sumerian ruler (ensi, formerly read "Patesi") of Lagash ("Shirpula"), c. 2230 BCE. 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 (, 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.

Seal of Lugalushumgal as vassal of Naram-sin
The seal depicts a presentation scene of governor Lugal-ushumgal to a male deity. Lugal-ushumgal is shown standing to the left, carrying an animal offering for the deity. The inscription carries two blocks of columns:

"DNa-ra-am DSîn da-num Da-ga-deki lugal ki-ibradim arbaim lugal-ušumgal dub-sar ensi lagashki arad2-su "Naram-Sin, the mighty God of Agade, king of the four corners of the world, Lugalushumgal, the scribe, ensi of Lagash, is thy servant.""

- Seal of Lugalushumgal as vassal of Naram-sin.

Seal of Lugalushumgal as vassal of Shar-Kali-Sharri
The second seal again shows a presentation scene of governor Lugal-ushumgal to a seated deity. Lugal-ushumgal is shown standing to the left, carrying an animal offering for the deity. The inscription carries two blocks of columns:

"Shar-kali-sharri da-num lugal a-ga-deki lugal-ušumgal ensi lagashki arad2-su "Shar-kali-sharri, the mighty king of Agade, Lugalushumgal, ensi of Lagash, is thy servant.""

- Seal of Lugalushumgal as vassal of Shar-Kali-Sharri.