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Shulgi (ð’€ð’‚„ð’„€ dÅ ulgi, formerly read as Dungi) of Ur was the second king of the Sumerian Renaissance in the Third Dynasty of Ur. He reigned for 48 years, from c. 2029 – 1982 BCE (short chronology).
Also known as: Culgi, Dungi, Å ulgi
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Like Enki, king of the abzu, I am successful in finding solutions, and am wise in words.
Because of your purity, youthful Utu has made everything abundant for you; may a sweet life be your lot, son of Ninsumun.
In order that the ruler and the general manager can build everything for you concerning the fortress, carry out this work on the fortress now. The reputation of this fortress shall not be diminished.
When the master-builder has taken up the work concerned, he is to re-establish securely any place where the fortification has fallen into ruins. Let him reinforce and also rebuild it.
By consulting omens and according to my heart's desire I have benefitted the life of the troops and the province.
Utu, assign a sweet destiny to the king.
Lord of all the great divine powers, borne by Ningal! Youthful Utu, lord of all the great divine powers, borne by Ningal.
Like a mace with three lion-heads, he makes the mountains tremble and then destroys the rebel lands.
Suen, the lord born to command.
Let my roar be emitted over all the lands.
Youthful Utu chose the shepherd in his heart. Years of plenty are assigned to Culgi, the trustworthy shepherd, the king, as his fate. From the shrine in Nibru, Enlil bestowed this on the trustworthy shepherd, whose fate is determined by Utu.
The orders are rigorous: you should not neglect your work load. They are to proceed with the building work by night and in the heat of noon. You will not be sleeping during the night or in the heat of noon!
To strut about in the E-kur is a glory for Bird, as its singing is sweet. … It shall utter its cries in the temple of the great gods. The Anuna gods rejoice at its voice. It is suitable for banquets in the great dining hall of the gods.
As I myself ordered, you were to secure the provinces, and to correctly guide the people and make them obedient. [...] That was how I had instructed you. Why have you not acted as I ordered you?
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