LagashUmma
LagashUmma is a city-state of ancient Sumer, located in southern Mesopotamia. It is one of the oldest and most prominent cities in the region, with a history stretching back to the early dynastic period. The city was situated on the Euphrates River, in a fertile alluvial plain, which allowed for significant agricultural development.
The name LagashUmma is often used to refer to two distinct but closely related city-states: Lagash and
Lagash was particularly famous for its rulers, such as Eannatum and Urukagina, whose inscriptions provide valuable
Umma, while often in conflict with Lagash, also had its own significant rulers and periods of prominence.
The archaeological remains of Lagash and Umma have yielded a wealth of artifacts, including extensive temple