Gilgamesh and the Rise of Uruk

2700 BCE · Uruk, Sümer · cultural

According to traditional chronology, Gilgamesh, the legendary king of the First Dynasty of Uruk, is associated with this period; his name became the subject of one of the world's oldest epics.

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What was Gilgamesh and the Rise of Uruk?
According to traditional chronology, Gilgamesh, the legendary king of the First Dynasty of Uruk, is associated with this period; his name became the subject of one of the world's oldest epics.
When did Gilgamesh and the Rise of Uruk happen?
2700 BCE
Where did Gilgamesh and the Rise of Uruk take place?
Uruk, Sümer