List of Sumerian Kings.

The Sumerian King List describes the time when the Go‌ds ruled over mankind for tens of thousands of years. It clearly states that, before the Great Flood swept the Earth, 8 ancient kings ruled for 241,200 years. Today, this historical event is dismissed as a myth.

Many agree that one of the most puzzling details in this ancient document is that of the eight kings "descended from heaven". The rulers of the dynasties represent long golden ages.

However, the Great Flood engulfed them all and then they descended from heaven again.

According to the beginning of the Sumerian King List:

After the king descends from heaven, the kingship will dwell in Eridug. In Eridug, Alulim became king, who reigned for 28,800 years. King Alaljar reigned for 36,000 years. In total, these two kings reigned for 64,800 years.

Then Eridug lowered the station, and the kingship was taken to Bad-tibira. In Bad-tibira, En-men-lu-ana ruled for 43,200 years. En-men-gal-ana ruled for 28,800 years. Dumuzid, a shepherd, reigned for 36,000 years. In total, these three kings reigned for 108,000 years.

Then Bad-tibira fell, and the kingship was taken to Larag. In Larag, En-sipad-zid-ana ruled for 28,800 years. A total of 1 king reigned for 28,800 years.

Then Larag fell and the kingship was taken to Zimbir. At Zimbir, Enmen-dur-ana became king, who ruled for 21,000 years. A total of 1 king reigned for 21,000 years.

Then Zimbir fell and the kingship was taken to Curuppag. At Curuppag, Ubara-Tutu became king, who ruled for 18,600 years. A total of 1 king reigned for 18,600 years.

A total of 8 kings in 5 cities ruled for 241,200 years. Then the flood passed.

Some of the kings mentioned at the beginning of the list such as Etana, Lugal-banda and Gilgamesh are kings whose reigns are still mysterious and legendary, their mighty battles. is the subject of short stories about the Sumerians and the Babylonians.

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There are more than 10 copies of the Sumerian King List found in Babylon, Susa, and as‌syria, and the Royal Library of Nineveh from the 7th century BC. All are believed to have originated from an original list that was written in the 3rd Ur dynasty or even earlier. The best-preserved specimen of this ancient document is known as the Weld-Blundell, this prismatic artifact is housed at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford.

Interpretation of the longevity of dynasties

The strange long existence of these kings has aroused much curiosity. Many people dismiss astronomical numbers as "fake" and not worthy of serious consideration. Some people believe that these numbers are based on reality and that these kings are Go‌ds, so they have the ability to live longer than ordinary people.

While others think, maybe these numbers represent power, victory or importance. For example, in ancient Egypt, the phrase "he di‌ed at the age of 110" referred to someone who had lived a full life and made important contributions to society. With this interpretation, the very long reigns of kings can speak to their importance in the eyes of their subjects. However, this is still not an explanation for why this position time is not converted to actual time.

Finally, a few scholars have sought to interpret the numbers through mathematical investigation and elucidation, as the scholar Harrison did in 1993.

After the Deluge, the Sumerian King List records the reign of kings much shorter than the period before this disaster. Therefore, this list is not only a record of the great flood in history, but it also reflects what is recorded in the Bible that the life expectancy of people after the flood is getting shorter and shorter. period before the flood, according to Wood scholar in 2003.

The Sumerian King List actually contains many secrets and is downright complicated. Why did the Sumerians put all the secret rulers and actual rulers in history in one list? Why did ancient kings reign for thousands of years? There are too many questions left unanswered after more than 100 years of research.