King of Lagash
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Nam-mahani (Sumerian: 𒉆𒈤𒉌, nam-maḫ-ni; died c. 2110 BC)[1] was a Sumerian ruler, and the last ensi of Lagash, roughly contemporaneous with the last king of Akkad, Shu-turul.[2][3] His reign was followed by that of Utu-hengal, who destroyed the power of the Gutian Dynasty, and put an end to the power of the various city-states, reunifying the Sumerian realm.
Nam-mahani is known from various inscriptions,[4] and especially a macehead dedicated by queen Nininimgina and bearing the name of King Nam-Mahani, to god Kindazi:[5]
Macehead dedicated by Queen Nininimgina for Nam-Mahani, British Museum, BM 22445
The votive macehead in the name of King Nam-Mahani and Queen Ninkagina of Lagash, dedicated to god Kindazi, circa 2100 BC. British Museum.
Human-headed bull in the name of King Nam-Mahani of Lagash, dedicated to Nanshe, circa 2100 BC. British Museum.[7][8]
