Melem-Kish
Sumerian king
About Melem-Kish
Melem-Kish of Kish was the sixteenth Sumerian king in the First Dynasty of Kish, according to the Sumerian King List (SKL). His father was En-me-nuna, whom he succeeded as ruler. The kings on the early part of the SKL are usually not considered historical, except when they are mentioned in Early Dynastic documents. Melem-Kish is not one of them.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Melem-Kish?
Sumerian king
What nationality was Melem-Kish?
Melem-Kish's recorded nationality: Sumer.
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