Enannatum I

Enannatum I (Sumerian: 𒂗𒀭𒈾𒁺, EN.AN.NA-tum₂ fl. c. 2425 BC), son of Akurgal, succeeded his brother Eannatum as Ensi (ruler, king) of Lagash.^[2] During his rule, Umma once more asserted independence under its ensi Ur-Lumma, who attacked Lagash unsuccessfully. After several battles, Enannatum I finally defeated Ur-Lumma.^[2] Ur-Lumma was replaced by a priest-king, Il, who also attacked Lagash.

Enannatum I 𒂗𒀭𒈾𒁺
The inscription "Enannatum, Ensi of Lagash" (𒂗𒀭𒈾𒁺 𒑐𒋼𒋛 𒉢𒁓𒆷𒆠) is located before the profile of Enannatum, vertically. Detail of a stone plaque. c. 2420 BC. From Girsu, Iraq. The British Museum, London.[1]
King of Lagash
Reign	c. 2425 BC
Predecessor	Eannatum
Successor	Entemena
Spouse	Ashumen
Issue	Meannesi Lummatur Entemena
Dynasty	1st Dynasty of Lagash
Father	Akurgal

Lagash

Location of Lagash

Enannatum had a son named Meannesi, who is known for dedicating a statue for the life of his father and mother.^[3][4] He has two other sons, Lummatur and Entemena, the latter succeeding him to the throne.^[2] His wife was named Ashumen.^[2]

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  The cuneiform text states that Enannatum I reminds the gods of his prolific temple achievements in Lagash. Circa 2400 BCE. From Girsu, Iraq. The British Museum, London.
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  The name "En-annatum" in cuneiform
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  Tablet of Enannatum I: "Enannatum, ensi of Lagash, son of Akurgal, ensi of Lagash, built a temple to Ningirsu,...."^[5]
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  Tablet of Enannatum I: "Enannatum, ensi of Lagash, son of Akurgal, ensi of Lagash, built a temple to Ningirsu,...."^[5]
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  Mace head with the eagle of Lagash, dedicated to the life of Enannatum, possibly Enannatum II.^[6]
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  Inscription on the mace head: "For Ningirsu of E-ninnu, the workman of Enannatum, ruler of Lagash, Barakisumun, the sukkal, dedicated this for the life of Enannatum, his Master."^[6]