About Aanepada
Lived 2600 BC – 2500 BC. Aanepada was a sovereign.
A'annepada (; ) was a king of the First Dynasty of Ur. He was a son of Mesannepada. It is thought that his tomb may be tomb PG 580 in the Royal Cemetery at Ur.
Foundation cone
The cone was discovered by John Taylor in 1854 during his excavations in Ur. It has a length of 34.3 centimeters, a diameter of 3.7 centimeters, and weighs 1.7 kilograms.
The actual content of the inscription had been overlooked, until it was published by J.C. Gadd in 1928.
Artifacts from tomb PG 580 at Ur It has been suggested that the tomb of A'annepada may be tomb PG 580 in the Royal Cemetery at Ur.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Aanepada?
king of Kish, King of Ur
When was Aanepada born?
Aanepada was born in 2600 BC.
When did Aanepada die?
Aanepada died in 2500 BC.
What was Aanepada's occupation?
Aanepada was a sovereign.
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