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A modern musical recreation of the Sumerian "Lullaby for a Son of Shulgi" c. 2000 BCE.
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APA Style
Sumerian, S. (2026, May 05). A Song for a Son of Shulgi. World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/video/3415/a-song-for-a-son-of-shulgi/
Chicago Style
Sumerian, Shulgi. "A Song for a Son of Shulgi." World History Encyclopedia, May 05, 2026. https://www.worldhistory.org/video/3415/a-song-for-a-son-of-shulgi/.
MLA Style
Sumerian, Shulgi. "A Song for a Son of Shulgi." World History Encyclopedia, 05 May 2026, https://www.worldhistory.org/video/3415/a-song-for-a-son-of-shulgi/.
