"For Nin-hursag: A'annepada, king of Ur, son of Mesannepada, king of Ur, built the temple for Ninhursag."
ββDedication tablet by King A'annepada found at Tell al-'Ubaid, British Museum, BM 116982.[5][6]
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Foundation cone
Foundation cone of A'annepada for Inanna, British Museum BM 90951[7][8][9]
A foundation cone in a copper alloy was found in Ur, bearing the name of "King A'annepada" in a dedication for Inanna, now in the British Museum (BM 90951).[7][8][9][10]
The cone was discovered by John Taylor in 1854 during his excavations in Ur.[9] It has a length of 34.3 centimeters, a diameter of 3.7 centimeters, and weighs 1.7 kilograms.[9][8] According to the British Museum, it was found together with two other objects, a carved stone with handle and a lapis lazuli portrait, which together probably formed a foundation deposit.[11]
The actual content of the inscription had been overlooked, until it was published by J.C. Gadd in 1928.[8]
Lapis lazuli female portrait found with the cone in the same foundation deposit.[11]
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Lapis lazuli female portrait found with the cone in the same foundation deposit.[11]
Carved stone with handle, from the same foundation deposit. It is probably Elamite in origin.[11] The motif was reused on the white platform in The Babylonian Marriage Market.[12]
A'annepada foundation cone in 1915, before decipherement
Dagger
Copper alloy axe
Copper Alloy Chisel, Harpoons, Lance and Spear Heads.
Jewellery PG 580
Jewellery PG 580
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