Pirig-me

Ruler of Lagash From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Pirig-me (Sumerian: π’ŠŠπ’ˆ¨, Pirig-me), was a Sumerian ruler (ensi) of the state of Lagash in Southern Mesopotamia who ruled c. 2200 BCE. He was the son of Ur-Ningirsu I.[1][2]

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Pirig-me
π’ŠŠπ’ˆ¨
Ruler of Lagash
Reignc. 2200 BCE
PredecessorUr-Ningirsu I
SuccessorLu-baba
DynastyRulers of Lagash
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Ur-Ningirsu I ruled in Lagash.

Pirig-me is only known from one inscription and from one year name:[1]

"Year the en (priest) of Ningin was installed"

β€”β€ŠYear names of Pirig-me.[1]

The inscription on a brick reads:[3]

"For Ningirsu, Enlil's mighty warrior,
Pirig-me, ruler of Lagash, son of Ur-Ningirsu, ruler of Lagash, chosen in the heart of Nanshe, named by Ningirsu, child born of Ninsun,
(...)
constructed a weir at the Ursag-ani canal."

β€”β€ŠInscription of Pirig-me.[1][4]

His was succeeded by Lu-baba.[1][5]

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