About Tirigan
Tirigan was a sovereign.
Tirigan (fl. late 3rd millennium BCE, , ti-riâ‚‚-ga-a-an) was the 19th and last Gutian ruler in Sumer mentioned on the "Sumerian King List" (SKL). According to the SKL: Tirigan was the successor of Si'um. Tirigan ruled for 40 days before being defeated by Utu-hengal of Uruk, c. 2050 BC.
Sumerian King List
According to the Sumerian King List:
Victory stele of Utu-hengal Utu-hengal victory stele AO 6018 (photograph and transcription of the obverse).
Tirigan is mentioned extensively in the victory stele of his nemesis and successor, Utu-hengal (also known as Utu-Khegal and Utu-Hegal):
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tirigan. https://biography.guide/tirigan/
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