Umma's Wars of Independence
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Were two revolts of the Sumerian city of Umma against the domain of Lagesh.
Chronology
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1. Umma´s First War of Independence
Was a revolt of the Sumerian city of Umma against the domain of Lagash.
- January 2400 BC: Umma once more asserted independence under its ensi Ur-Lumma, who attacked Lagash unsuccessfully. After several battles, En-an-na-túm I finally defeated Ur-Lumma.
2. Umma´s Second War of Independence
Was a revolt of the Sumerian city of Umma against the domain of Lagash.
- January 2399 BC: Entemena entered in a territorial conflict with Il, king of Umma. Il was defeated by Entemena.