Talk:Stele of the Vultures

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Created	Early Dynastic III period (2600–2350 BC)

Is there a reason the creation date is set this broad? That is the period but we know the stele is no earlier than ~ 2460 bc

The text is written in Sumerian cuneiform script. From these inscriptions, it is known that the stele was commissioned by Eannatum, an ensi or ruler of Lagash around 2460 BC. On it, he describes a conflict with Umma over Gu-Edin, a tract of agricultural land located between the two city-states.[6] The conflict ends in a battle in which Eannatum, described as the beloved of the god Ningirsu, triumphs over Umma. After the battle, the leader of Umma swears that he will not transgress into the territory of Lagash again upon penalty of divine punishment.[11] — Preceding unsigned comment added by Henderson Native (talk • contribs) 15:11, 10 July 2023 (UTC)