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Zamug

Zamug of Kish was the eighteenth Sumerian king in the First Dynasty of Kish, according to the Sumerian king list. His father was Barsal-nuna, whom he succeeded as ruler. His name does not appear in documents other than the SKL, meaning that it is unlikely that he was a historical person.

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Zamug
First appearanceSumerian King List
c. 2000 BC
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OccupationKing of Kish (reigned c. 140 years)
FamilyBarsal-nuna (father)

Zamug of Kish was the eighteenth Sumerian king in the First Dynasty of Kish, according to the Sumerian king list. His father was Barsal-nuna, whom he succeeded as ruler.1 His name does not appear in documents other than the SKL, meaning that it is unlikely that he was a historical person.2

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References

  1. Thorkild Jacobsen, The Sumerian King List (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1939), pp. 82f
  2. Marchesi, Gianni (2010). "The Sumerian King List and the Early History of Mesopotamia". M. G. Biga - M. Liverani (eds.), ana turri gimilli: Studi dedicati al Padre Werner R. Mayer, S. J., da amici e allievi (Vicino Oriente - Quaderno 5; Roma): 231–248.