Eannatum

AncientEmperorLagash-2450 — -2400

Created the Stele of the Vultures, first historical document.

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Quick Facts

Born

2450 BCE

Died

2400 BCE

Country

Lagash

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)62

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)56

Legacy (20%)56

Leadership (15%)68

Strategy (15%)50

Total Score59.7

Eannatum — Complete Timeline

2450 BC

Victory over Umma at the Boundary CanalWar◆ Major

Eannatum defeated the forces of Umma in a battle near the boundary canal between Lagash and Umma. The victory was commemorated on the Stele of the Vultures, which shows vultures carrying away the heads of the defeated. This established Lagash's dominance over Umma.

BattleUmmaLagash

Creation of the Stele of the VulturesCultural

Eannatum, king of Lagash, commissioned the Stele of the Vultures, the first known historical document. The stele depicts his victory over Umma and records the boundary treaty between the two city-states. It is a key source for early Sumerian warfare and diplomacy.

Historical DocumentSteleSumerian Art

Impact: global

2440 BC

Subjugation of Elam and SubartuWar

Eannatum campaigned against Elam and Subartu, extending Lagash's influence beyond Sumer. Inscriptions record his victories and the tribute he exacted from these regions. This expansion made Lagash a major power in Mesopotamia during his reign.

Military CampaignElamSubartu

Impact: regional