Balulu
Balulu (Sumerian: ππ»π», ba-lu-lu)[1] was the final king of the First Dynasty of Ur, according to the Sumerian King List, which states he ruled for 36 years:[2]
"... Mesh-ki-ang-Nanna, son of Mesannepada, was king, 36 years he ruled; Elulu, 25 years he ruled; Balulu, 36 years he ruled; 4 kings, the years: 171(?) they ruled. Ur with weapons was struck down; the kingship to Awan was carried off.
| Balulu ππ»π» | |
|---|---|
| King of Kish, King of Ur | |
 King at war leading soldiers, from the Standard of Ur. | |
| Reign | fl. circa 2600 BCE |
| Predecessor | Elulu |
| Successor | (Elamite invasion) |
| House | First Dynasty of Ur |
Both his reign and the dynasty came to an end when he was defeated by a king of Awan.[4]
References
- "Sumerian Dictionary". oracc.iaas.upenn.edu.
- "CDLI-Found Texts". cdli.ucla.edu.
- "CDLI-Found Texts". cdli.ucla.edu.
- "The Sumerian king list: translation". Archived from the original on 16 July 2011. Retrieved 4 August 2011.
| Regnal titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Elulu of Ur |
King of Sumer ca. 26th century BC |
Succeeded by a member of the Awan dynasty |
| Preceded by Elulu |
EnsΓ of Ur ca. 26th century BC | |
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