Shulgi of Ur: Greatest King of the Ur III Period (opens in new tab)

Shulgi of Ur is regularly credited with either initiating or encouraging the rebirth of Sumerian culture known as the Sumerian Renaissance. While his father, Ur-Nammu, had presented himself to his people as a father-figure and guide, Shulgi claimed the status of a god. His reign is well documented as he had many scribes making inscriptions of his accomplishments, but this documentation has been challenged on the grounds of inaccuracy. While it does seem clear that Shulgi reigned well, the maj...