Gudea (Sumerian: 𒅗𒌤𒀀, Gu 3-de 2-a; died c. 2124 BC) was a Sumerian ruler of the state of Lagash in Southern Mesopotamia, who ruled c. 2080 –2060 BC (short chronology) or 2144–2124 BC (middle chronology).

Title: Statue of Gudea, named “Gudea, the man who built the temple, may his life be long” Period: Neo-Sumerian. Date: ca. 2090 BCE. Geography: Mesopotamia, probably from Girsu (modern Tello) Culture: Neo-Sumerian. Medium: Diorite. Dimensions: 17 5/16 × 8 7/16 × 11 5/8 in. (44 × 21.5 × 29.5 cm) Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund ...

Approximately twenty-seven statues of Gudea have been found in southern Mesopotamia. Gudea was a ruler of the state of Lagash between c. 2144 BC and 2124 BC, and the statues demonstrate a very sophisticated level of craftsmanship for that time. The known statues have been named by archaeologists as "A" to "Z" and "AA".

2013年2月10日 · In The Building of Ningirsu’s Temple, a Sumerian myth inscribed on what is known as the Gudea cylinders, Gudea’s many accomplishments are celebrated, but what catches my attention the most are those of the social justice variety. Gudea worked to help improve the way servants and slaves were treated by their masters, and aimed to protect ...

2024年12月7日 · Gudea stands out as one of the most illustrious ensi (governor) of Lagash, a prominent city-state in Southern Mesopotamia. His reign, spanning approximately from 2144–2124 BC (middle chronology) or 2080–2060 BC (short chronology), marks a period of significant cultural, economic, and architectural advancements.

Seated Gudea holding Temple Plan, known as “Architect with Plan,” c. 2100 B.C.E. (Neo-Sumerian/Ur III period), from Girsu (modern Telloh, Iraq), diorite, 93 x 41 x 61 cm (Musée du Louvre, Paris)

Of the ensi Gudea, a contemporary of Ur-Nammu of Ur III, there are extant writings, exclusively Sumerian in language, which are of inestimable value. He had the time, power, and means to carry out an extensive program of temple construction during his reign, and in a hymn…

2023年9月4日 · Gudea, known as Ensi Gudea of Lagash, was a prominent ruler of the ancient city-state of Lagash, located in present-day southern Iraq. He reigned during the 3rd millennium BC, specifically from around 2144 to 2124 BC, during the …

People > Gudea. Gudea Background Gudea was a ruler (ensi) of the state of Lagash in Southern Mesopotamia who ruled ca. 2144 - 2124 BC. He probably did not come from the city, but had married Ninalla, daughter of the ruler Urbaba (2164 - 2144 BC) of Lagash, thus gaining entrance to the royal house of Lagash. He was succeeded by his son Ur-Ningirsu.

Gudea ruled over the Sumerian city-state of Lagas during the 21st century B.C.E., and left an incredible wealth of inscriptions pertaining to his building activity and pious donations, displayed on statues, clay cylinders, mace heads, vessels and many other objects.