Enannatum I

Enannatum I 𒂗𒀭𒈾𒁺
King of Lagash
The inscription "Enannatum, Ensi of Lagash" (𒂗𒀭𒈾𒁺 𒑐𒋼𒋛 𒉢𒁓𒆷𒆠) is located before the profile of Enannatum, vertically. Detail of a stone plaque. Circa 2420 BCE. From Girsu, Iraq. The British Museum, London.
Reign	c. 2450  BC
Predecessor	Eannatum
Successor	Entemena
Dynasty	1st Dynasty of Lagash

Enannatum I (Sumerian: 𒂗𒀭𒈾𒁺, EN.AN.NA-tum₂), son of Akurgal, succeeded his brother E-anna-tum as Ensi (ruler, king) of Lagash. During his rule, Umma once more asserted independence under its ensi Ur-Lumma, who attacked Lagash unsuccessfully. After several battles, En-an-na-túm I finally defeated Ur-Lumma. Ur-Lumma was replaced by a priest-king, Illi, who also attacked Lagash.

Enannatum had a son named Meannesi, who is known for dedicating a statue for the life of his father and mother. He has two other sons, Lummatur, and Entemena, the latter succeeding him to the throne. His wife was named Ashumen.

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  The cuneiform text states that Enannatum I reminds the gods of his prolific temple achievements in Lagash. Circa 2400 BCE. From Girsu, Iraq. The British Museum, London
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  The name "En-annatum" in cuneiform
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  Tablet of Enannatum I: "Enannatum, ensi of Lagash, son of Akurgal, ensi of Lagash, built a temple to Ningirsu,...."
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  Tablet of Enannatum I: "Enannatum, ensi of Lagash, son of Akurgal, ensi of Lagash, built a temple to Ningirsu,...."
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  Mace head with the eagle of Lagash, dedicated to the life of Enannatum, possibly Enannatum II.
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  Inscription on the mace head: "For Ningirsu of E-ninnu, the workman of Enannatum, ruler of Lagash, Barakisumun, the sukkal, dedicated this for the life of Enannatum, his Master."