Neo-Sumerian Dynasty (jan 1, 2112 BC – jan 1, 2004 BC)
Description:
After collapse of the Akkadian EmpireLed by the city-state of Ur
Ur kings committed to art and intellectual life
Leaders include Ur-Nammu and Shulgi
§ Ur-Nammu (2112– 2095 BCE):
State-building/Legal code
The Great Ziggurat,
Improved trade and the economy
Fell due to no one being able to follow in Shulgi's footsteps
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 2112 BC
jan 1, 2004 BC
~ 108 years