"Gudea (Sumerian: π π€π, Gu3-de2-a) was a ruler (ensi) of the state of Lagash in Southern Mesopotamia who ruled c. 2144β2124 BC. He probably did not come from the city, but had married Ninalla, daughter of the ruler Ur-Baba (2164β2144 BC) of Lagash, thus gaining entrance to the royal house of Lagash. He was succeeded by his son Ur-Ningirsu. Gudea ruled at a time when the center of Sumer was ruled by the Gutian dynasty, and when Ishtup-Ilum ruled to the north in Mari. Under Gudea, Lagash had a golden age, and seemed to enjoy a high level of independence from the Gutians." - (en.wikipedia.org 11.08.2021)
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