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).

The city-state of Lagash produced a remarkable number of statues of its kings as well as Sumerian literary hymns and prayers under the rule of Gudea (ca. 2150–2125 B.C.) and his son Ur-Ningirsu (ca. 2125–2100 B.C.).

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 …

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…

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 · The Seal of Gudea shows him with his head bared, being led and followed by deities to stand before Enlil, the chief Sumerian god. Gudea is the only figure without horns, which are a symbol of divine status.

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)

2024年12月7日 · Who was Gudea and what position did he hold in ancient Mesopotamia? Gudea was a notable ensi, or governor, of Lagash in Southern Mesopotamia. He reigned approximately between 2144–2124 BC (middle chronology) or 2080–2060 BC (short chronology).

2016年8月14日 · Statue of Gudea, the ruling prince, or king-priest, of the city of Lagash, carved in diorite. Credits: Louvre Museum, Paris The statue is particularly interesting because it was carved in a style, which was unknown in Mesopotamia at that time.

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.