7 - Rise of the Akkadians OR Death and Taxes

"I, Eannatum the powerful, called by Ningirsu to the enemy country with anger, that which was in all times I proclaim: The Prince of Umma, each time when his troops eat from the Guedinna, the well beloved lands of Ningirsu, may he(Ningirsu) lay him low."
- The Stele of Vultures

(Even with a busted eye, Sargon still looks like he could destroy you)

Who's ready for some Sumerian political power struggles? YOU ARE! Hot off the audio presses comes another exciting episode about Sumer. I don't have much more to say about it so I won't. 

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Music Credits
ensemble de Organographia - "Hurrian Hymns 7 & 10"


This page lists the cuneiform names of the Lagash kings. Neat!
Statue of Eannatum
Stele of Vultures
Stele of Vultures 2
Mace Head of Mesilim
Cone of Entemena
Silver-copper vase of Entemena
The Manishtushu Obelisk
Akkadian Empire
This map of the Akkadian Empire is probably closer to what was actually controlled.
Family tree of Sargon
Victory Stele of Naram-Sin
The poems of Enheduanna, as well as numerous other Sumerian stories are all here, free of charge!
This author does a really nice and thorough job on the Akkadian emperors. Well worth the read!