Ur (First Dynasty)

Ur (First Dynasty) was a state in Mesopotamia (Middle East) that lasted from c. 2600 to 2340 BCE, about 260 years. Its people spoke Isolates and ancient languages (Sumerian, Elamite, Hurrian, Urartian, Hattic, Kassite, Etruscan, Basque, Ainu).

Sumerian city-state known for its Royal Tombs, where Queen Puabi was buried with gold, lyres and dozens of sacrificed attendants. Sargon of Akkad conquered it.

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Facts

Dates: c. 2600 to 2340 BCE
Duration: 260 years
Type: State
Region: Mesopotamia, Middle East
Language family: Isolates and ancient
Capital: Ur

Neighbours in Middle East

Ebla c. 3000 to 1600 BCE
Old Elamite period c. 2700 to 1500 BCE
Mari c. 2900 to 1761 BCE
Dilmun c. 2800 to 544 BCE
Troy c. 3000 to 1180 BCE
Byblos c. 2800 to 1200 BCE
Uruk c. 2900 to 2270 BCE
Kish c. 2900 to 2334 BCE
Lagash c. 2500 to 2110 BCE
Umma c. 2600 to 2334 BCE

Elsewhere in the world at the same time

Minoan civilization c. 3100 to 1450 BCE, Europe
Old Kingdom of Egypt c. 2686 to 2181 BCE, North and West Africa

Questions

When did Ur (First Dynasty) exist?

c. 2600 to 2340 BCE, about 260 years. These dates are approximate, because the evidence for its beginning or end is uncertain.

Where was Ur (First Dynasty)?

Mesopotamia, in Middle East. Its capital was Ur.

What language did Ur (First Dynasty) speak?

Isolates and ancient. This family includes Sumerian, Elamite, Hurrian, Urartian, Hattic, Kassite, Etruscan, Basque, Ainu.