E-ninnu

The E-ninnu 𒂍𒐐 (House of 50) was the E (temple) to Ningirsu in Lagash. It was constructed by King Gudea of Lagash in the mid 22nd century BC. The Gudea cylinders, perhaps the longest surviving text written in the Sumerian language, give a mythical account of the building of the temple, along with a description of the rituals and symbols associated with E-ninnu. In Uruk, the temple is also claimed to be built by Ur-Nammu.

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  Foundation nail dedicated by Gudea to Ningirsu for the building of his temple, the E-ninnu, Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon
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  Stone tablet. List of various garments dedicated to the temple of E-ninnu by the Akkadian king Rimush. 23rd century BCE. From Nippur, Iraq. Ancient Orient Museum, Istanbul
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  Stone tablet. Votive inscription of Shulgi, king of Ur. Mentions the dedication of the temple of E-ninnu to the god Ningirsu. From Lagash, Iraq. 21st century BCE. Ancient Orient Museum, Istanbul
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  Votive inscription of Gudea, ruler of Lagash mentioning the construction of the temple of E-ninnu for Ningirsu. From Lagash, Iraq. 22nd century BCE. Ancient Orient Museum, Istanbul