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Neo-Sumerian Empire

The Neo-Sumerian Empire, also known as the Third Dynasty of Ur, was a Mesopotamian state that emerged around 2112 BCE after the collapse of the Akkadian Empire. Its founder Ur-Nammu expelled the Gutians and reasserted Sumerian political and cultural identity. The state became known for its highly centralised bureaucracy and record-keeping, and it fell around 2004 BCE.

Neo-Sumerian Empire
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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Neo-Sumerian Empire. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/neo-sumerian-empire
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