The Title Lugal in the Sumerian City-States and the Kingdom of Ebla during the dawn Dynasties. (A Comparative Historical Study).

Abstract

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The research deals with the title "Lugal", which was considered one of the most important and widespread titles in ancient Mesopotamia at that time. First, we will learn about the oldest occurrences of this title, and the place of residence of its bearer as well, as well as the use of this title in constructing other vocabulary, in addition to the responsibilities and duties assigned to the bearer. This title. After that, we review the title “Lugal” in the Kingdom of Ebla in the era of the Royal Archives and the contemporary period of the Sumerian city-states at that time, to learn about the development of the meaning of this title, according to what was indicated in the texts of the Royal Archives, and thus the importance of the bearer of this title and his prominent role within the system of government and administration in Kingdom of Ebla. Finally, the responsibilities and duties assigned to him.