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title: Golden Earrings From King Shulgi
author: Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/2264/golden-earrings-from-king-shulgi/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 1970-01-01
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# Golden Earrings From King Shulgi

_Authored by [Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/OsamaSMAmin/)_

## Image File

[![Golden Earrings From King Shulgi](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/2264.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/2264.jpg)

## Image Caption

A pair of golden earrings with the shape of a half pumpkin. The overlying decorative [cuneiform](https://www.worldhistory.org/cuneiform/) inscriptions mention that these earrings were a gift from King Shulgi. [Mesopotamia](https://www.worldhistory.org/Mesopotamia/), new [Sumerian](https://www.worldhistory.org/Sumerians/) era, [Ur](https://www.worldhistory.org/ur/) III, reign of King Shulgi, 2029-1982 BCE. Sulaimaniya Museum, Iraq.

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## About the Author

Associate Professor of Neurology and lover of the Cradle of Civilization, Mesopotamia. I'm very interested in Mesopotamian history and always try to take photos of archaeological sites and artifacts in museums, both in Iraq and around the world.
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## Cite This Work

### APA
Amin, O. S. M. (2014, January 24). Golden Earrings From King Shulgi. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/2264/golden-earrings-from-king-shulgi/>
### Chicago
Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Golden Earrings From King Shulgi." *World History Encyclopedia*, January 24, 2014. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/2264/golden-earrings-from-king-shulgi/>.
### MLA
Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Golden Earrings From King Shulgi." *World History Encyclopedia*, 24 Jan 2014, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/2264/golden-earrings-from-king-shulgi/>.

## License & Copyright

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