Third Dynasty of Ur — Sumerian Renaissance

2112 BCE · Ur, Mezopotamya · founding

Ur-Nammu defeated the Gutians and founded the Third Dynasty of Ur.

The earliest known legal text (the Laws of Ur-Nammu) was issued. The Great Ziggurat at Ur was built. The period from 2112 to 2004 BC is known as the 'Sumerian Renaissance.'

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Frequently asked questions

What was Third Dynasty of Ur — Sumerian Renaissance?
Ur-Nammu defeated the Gutians and founded the Third Dynasty of Ur.
When did Third Dynasty of Ur — Sumerian Renaissance happen?
2112 BCE
Where did Third Dynasty of Ur — Sumerian Renaissance take place?
Ur, Mezopotamya