Peace Heroes Series
Urukagina
The first Peace Hero of Sumerian times was Urukagina, the last of the nine rulers of the Lagash Dynasty. Under the previous rulers Lagash was ridden with corruption, conflict of interest in officials, and arbitrary violence. Urukagina was known as a social reformer who brought honesty to government by eliminating bribes among inspectors, tax collectors, and judges, and bringing equality and freedom to his people. The “Praise Poem of Urukagina” lists the various reforms of this ensi of Lagash and Girsu and represents the first written law code. The years of his leadership, 2380 to 2360, brought peace and justice to Lagash and set an example for other cities. We may count Urukagina as a true Peace Hero.
The first Peace Hero of Sumerian times was Urukagina, the last of the nine rulers of the Lagash Dynasty. Under the previous rulers Lagash was ridden with corruption, conflict of interest in officials, and arbitrary violence. Urukagina was known as a social reformer who brought honesty to government by eliminating bribes among inspectors, tax collectors, and judges, and bringing equality and freedom to his people. The “Praise Poem of Urukagina” lists the various reforms of this ensi of Lagash and Girsu and represents the first written law code. The years of his leadership, 2380 to 2360, brought peace and justice to Lagash and set an example for other cities. We may count Urukagina as a true Peace Hero.
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