| Shulme | |
|---|---|
| King of Sumer | |
| Reign | fl. late 3rd millennium BC |
| Predecessor | Sarlagab |
| Successor | Elulmesh |
| House | Gutian Dynasty of Sumer |
Shulme ( fl. late 3rd millennium BC [1] [2] [3] ) was the third Gutian ruler of the Gutian Dynasty of Sumer mentioned on the Sumerian King List. According to the list, he was the successor of Sarlagab. Elulmesh then succeeded Shulme.
The Gutian dynasty, was a line of kings, originating among the Gutian people. Originally thought to be a horde that swept in and brought down Akkadian and Sumerian rule in Mesopotamia, the Gutians are now known to have been in the area for at least a century by then. By the end of the Akkadian period, the Sumerian city of Adab was occupied by the Gutians, who made it their capital. The Gutian Dynasty came to power in Mesopotamia near the end of the 3rd Millennium BC, after the decline and fall of the Akkadian Empire. How long Gutian kings held rulership over Mesopotamia is uncertain, with estimates ranging from a few years up to a century. The end of the Gutian dynasty is marked by the accession of Uruk ruler Utu-hengal, marking the short lived "Fifth dynasty of Uruk", followed by Ur ruler Ur-Nammu, founder of the Third Dynasty of Ur.
Ibate was the 8th Gutian ruler of the Gutian Dynasty of Sumer mentioned on the Sumerian King List (SKL).
Erridupizir (Erridu-pizir) was a Gutian ruler in Sumer. His reign was attested by a royal inscription at the archaeological site for the ancient city-state of Nippur where he called himself: "King of Guti, King of the Four Quarters" Thought to be the "king without a name" on the SKL. Imta then succeeded Erridupizir.
Imta or Nibia was a Gutian ruler in Sumer. He was the successor of Erridupizir. Imta was then succeeded by Inkishush.
Inkishush or Inkišuš was the first Gutian ruler of the Gutian Dynasty mentioned on the Sumerian King List. According to this list, he was the successor of Imta. Sarlagab then succeeded Inkishush.
Sarlagab or Zarlagab was the second Gutian ruler of the Gutian Dynasty of Sumer mentioned on the Sumerian King List as possibly reigning for six years.
Yarlagab was the 7th Gutian ruler of the Gutian Dynasty of Sumer mentioned on the "Sumerian King List" (SKL). According to the SKL: Yarlagab was the successor of Igeshaush. Ibate then succeeded Yarlagab, likewise according to the SKL.
Yarlaganda was the 17th Gutian ruler of the Gutian Dynasty of Sumer mentioned on the "Sumerian King List" (SKL). According to the SKL: Yarlaganda was the successor of Puzur-Suen. Si'um then succeeded Yarlaganda.
Yarla or Yarlangab was the 9th Gutian ruler of the Gutian Dynasty of Sumer mentioned on the "Sumerian King List" (SKL). Yarla was the successor of Ibate. Kurum then succeeded Yarla.
Si'um, also Siium, or Sium was the 18th Gutian ruler of the Gutian Dynasty of Sumer mentioned on the "Sumerian King List" (SKL). According to the SKL: Si'um was the successor of Yarlaganda. Sium was the last king of the Gutians before Tirigan.
Hablum was the 15th Gutian ruler of the Gutian Dynasty of Sumer mentioned on the "Sumerian King List" (SKL). According to the SKL: Hablum was the successor of Ibranum. Puzur-Suen then succeeded Hablum
Ibranum was the 14th Gutian ruler of the Gutian Dynasty of Sumer mentioned on the "Sumerian King List" (SKL). According to the SKL: Ibranum was the successor of Irarum. Hablum then succeeded Ibranum
Irarum was the 13th Gutian ruler of the Gutian Dynasty of Sumer mentioned on the "Sumerian King List" (SKL). According to the SKL: Irarum was the successor of La-erabum. Ibranum then succeeded Irarum
La-erabum or Lasirab was the 12th Gutian ruler of the Gutian Dynasty of Sumer.
Apilkin was the 11th Gutian ruler of the Gutian Dynasty of Sumer mentioned on the Sumerian King List (SKL). According to the SKL, Apilkin was the successor of Kurum and was succeeded by La-erabum.
Kurum was the 10th Gutian ruler of the Gutian Dynasty of Sumer, mentioned on the "Sumerian King List" (SKL). According to the SKL; Kurum was the successor of Yarla. Apilkin then succeeded Kurum, likewise according to the SKL.
Inimabakesh was the fifth Gutian ruler of the Gutian Dynasty of Sumer mentioned on the Sumerian King List. Inimabakesh was the successor of Elulmesh. Igeshaush then succeeded Inimabakesh.
Elulmesh was the fourth Gutian ruler of the Gutian Dynasty of Sumer mentioned on the Sumerian King List. While there is virtually no surviving evidence dating from this short timespan, it has been suggested that this Elulmesh is to be identified as the same as the Akkadian king Ilulu, also known from the King List. Elulmesh was the successor of Shulme. Inimabakesh then succeeded Elulmesh.
Igeshaush was the 6th Gutian ruler of the Gutian Dynasty of Sumer mentioned on the "Sumerian King List" (SKL). Igeshaush was the successor of Inimabakesh. Yarlagab then succeeded Igeshaush.
Puzur-Suen was the 16th Gutian ruler of the Gutian Dynasty of Sumer mentioned on the "Sumerian King List" (SKL). According to the SKL: Puzur-Suen was the successor of Hablum. Yarlaganda then succeeded Puzur-Suen
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