Ur-Nammu (c. 2112-c. 2094) was the founder of the Third Dynasty of Ur in Sumer who initiated the so-called Ur III Period (c. 2112-c.2004 BCE) also known as the Sumerian Renaissance. He is best known as the king who composed the oldest extant law code in the world, the Code of Ur-Nammu.
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c. 2112 BCE - c. 2004 BCEThe Ur III period in Sumer, known as the Sumerian Renaissance.
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c. 2112 BCE - c. 2094 BCEUr-Nammu's reign over Sumer.
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c. 2100 BCE - c. 2050 BCEThe Code of Ur-Nammu (the oldest extant code of laws) is written.
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2030 BCEThe Gutians rise again against Sumer. Ur-Nammu killed in battle.
