En-hegal | |
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King of Lagash | |
Reign | c. 2570 BCE |
Successor | Lugalshaengur |
Dynasty | 1st dynasty of Lagash |
En-hegal, also Enhengal (Sumerian: ๐๐ถ๐ , en-แธซeโ-ลalโ), was possibly an ancient ruler of the Sumerian city-state of Lagash.[1] Only one inscription mentioning him is known, the "Tablet of En-hegal", describing a business transaction.[2][3] If indeed a king of Lagash, it is estimated he would have ruled circa 2570 BCE.[4][5]
The tablet with his name describes a business transaction, in which a possible King En-hegal buys land.[6] He seems to have purchased about 1,000 hectares of land.[7] A tentative translation of the tablet was published by George A. Barton.[2]