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𒈗 𒆠𒂗𒄀 𒆠𒌵

lugal ki-en-gi ki-uri

"King of Sumer and Akkad"

This was the most prestigious royal title in Mesopotamia, claimed by rulers who controlled both the Sumerian south and Akkadian north.

Source: Common royal inscription formula

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