Aga of Kish

AncientEmperorKish-2650 — -2600

Last king of the First Dynasty of Kish.

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Quick Facts

Born

2650 BCE

Died

2600 BCE

Country

Kish

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)26

Political (20%)31

Influence (20%)42

Legacy (20%)33

Leadership (15%)31

Strategy (15%)40

Total Score34.6

Aga of Kish — Complete Timeline

2650 BC

Siege of Uruk by Aga of KishWar◆ Major

Aga, king of Kish, besieged Uruk, demanding submission from Gilgamesh. The siege was broken by Gilgamesh's forces, and Aga was captured. Gilgamesh spared Aga's life due to a previous favor, ending the conflict between Kish and Uruk.

GilgameshSiegeUruk

2600 BC

End of the First Dynasty of KishPolitical Action

Aga was the last king of the First Dynasty of Kish, as recorded in the Sumerian King List. After his reign, the kingship passed to Uruk, marking the end of Kish's dominance in Sumer. The exact circumstances of his fall are not recorded.

Dynastic ChangeKishSumerian King List

Impact: regional