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In ancient Sumer and Akkad there were three terms most commonly applied to rulers: en, ensik, and Lugal. Lugal, literally translated to "big man", encompasses a more secular and military kingship, whereas en represents a priestly figure. Not entirely different from en and lugal, an ensik was a governor of a specific city, operating under the authority of a lugal or en that controlled multiple polities.[2] However, some maintain that they were simply three different regional titles for rulers.[3][4]
Quick Facts King of Sumer and Akkad (Sumerian: 𒈗𒆠𒂗𒄀𒆠𒌵 lugal-ki-en-gi-ki-uri), Details ...
King of Sumer and Akkad (Sumerian: 𒈗𒆠𒂗𒄀𒆠𒌵 lugal-ki-en-gi-ki-uri) [1] | |
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First monarch | Unknown |
Last monarch | Ibbi-Sin |
Formation | Before c. 3400 BC |
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Residence | Varies by era |
Appointer | Divine right |
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