International Journal of Development in Social Sciences and Humanities

The third dynasty of Ur gained a large and important space in historical studies. The Sumerian family was founded by Prince Ur-Nammu in the city of Ur in southern Iraq, and the number of its kings reached five who ruled for more than a hundred years. Civilization made remarkable progress in this era and different types of knowledge in various aspects of sciences, literature, and arts, and Ur became the Qiblah of the ancient East, and during this period much ancient historical news was written and legends and religious stories were written, and as a result, Arabs are proud of this important position. The light was shed on the most important factors that helped establish this dynasty, its founder and first builder, King Ur-Nammu, and his most important achievements that brought the country to a degree of perfection and civilized sophistication. In addition, it focuses on King Shulgi, the second king of this great dynasty, who followed in the footsteps of his father (Ur-Nammu) in the construction of the temple, the construction of cities, and the digging of canals. External and internal affairs, his management of the country's affairs, his skill in dealing with economic conditions, his literary and scientific interests, and his most important architectural achievement in some detail. Finally, we talked about his death and his successors in power.