About Mesh-He
Mesh-He was a sovereign.
Mesh-He (died 2552 BC), described as "the smith", is the 10th lugal of the first dynasty of Uruk. He ruled in modern-day Iraq. Little is known about Mesh-he.
The Sumerian King List puts him after En-Nun-Tarah-Ana and assigns 36 years of reign, it is believed he died by the year 2552 BC. He was followed by Melem-ana.
His historicity, and that of his successors, however, is not completely established.
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Who was Mesh-He?
lugal of first dynasty of Uruk
When did Mesh-He die?
Mesh-He died in 2552 BC.
What was Mesh-He's occupation?
Mesh-He was a sovereign.
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