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| Umma 𒄑𒆵𒆠 | |
|---|---|
| 25th century BCE–24rd century BCE | |
 Location of Umma in Sumer | |
| Common languages | Sumerian |
| Dominant mode of production | Slavery |
| Government | Monarchy |
| History | |
• Established | 25th century BCE |
• Dissolution | 24rd century BCE |
| Population | |
• Estimate | 50,000 |
Umma was the last major Sumerian city-state to exist before the Akkadian conquest. During the 25th and 24th centuries BCE, it lost its first war against Lagash, which was led by Eannatum and then Entemena.[1]
Rule of Lugalzagesi[edit | edit source]
Lugalzagesi allied with Uruk to destroy Lagash and overthrow its reformist ruler Urukagina. He then conquered Uruk, Adab, and Eridu to unite most of Sumer under the rule of Umma.[1]