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Lugal-ushumgal was a Sumerian ruler of Lagash ("Shirpula"), c. 2230 – c. 2210 BC. Several inscriptions of Lugal-ushumgal are known, particularly seal impressions, which refer to him as governor of Lagash and at the same time a vassal of the Akkadian Empire rulers Naram-Sin and his successor Shar-Kali-Sharri.

Seal of Lugalushumgal as vassal of Naram-sin
The seal depicts a presentation scene of governor Lugal-ushumgal to a male deity. Lugal-ushumgal is shown standing to the left, carrying an animal offering for the deity. The inscription carries two blocks of columns: File:Lugal-ushumgal servant of Naram-sin (with transcription).jpg|Seal impression of Lugal-ushumgal as servant of Naram-Sin: "Naram-Sin the mighty god of Agade, king of the four corners of the world, Lugalushumgal, the scribe, ensi of Lagash, is thy servant." ==Seal of Lugalushumgal as vassal of Shar-Kali-Sharri==
Seal of Lugalushumgal as vassal of Shar-Kali-Sharri
{{multiple image|perrow=2|total_width=270|caption_align=center The second seal again shows a presentation scene of governor Lugal-ushumgal to a seated deity. Lugal-ushumgal is shown standing to the left, carrying an animal offering for the deity. The inscription carries two blocks of columns: File:Lugal-ushumgal servant of Shar-kali-sharri (with transcription).jpg|Seal impression of Lugal-ushumgal as servant of Shar-Kali-Sharri: "Sharkalisharri, the mighty king of Agade, Lugalushumgal, ensi of Lagash, is thy servant." ==References==
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