Ur-gar

Ur-gar or Ur-nig was the last ensi of Lagash circa 2100 BCE (middle chronology), roughly contemporaneous with the last king of Akkad, Shu-turul.

Ur-gar was a son-in-law of Ur-Baba, and succeeded to Ur-Ningirsu, or Pirigme. Several votive inscriptions are known of him. He was succeeded by the last ruler of the Second Dynasty of Lagash, Nam-mahani.

Only one of his year names is known:

"mu ur-gar ensi2 “Year: Ur-gar is governor”"

- Only known year name of Ur-gar.

Queen Nininimgina is also known for a dedication to him:

"To Šulšagana, the beloved son of Ningirsu, her master, for the life of Ur-nig, ruler of Lagaš, Nininimgina, the daughter of Kaku, his wife, also for her own life, she dedicated it (this mace head) to him."

- Macehead dedication of Queen Nininimgina, for the life of Ur-gar