Sumerian King List Wall Art Decor Babylon-Assyrian-Mesopotamian-Akkadian-History

The Sumerian King List - Poster, Wrapped Canvas, Framed Print. The Sumerian King List is one of the most important records found from ancient Mesopotamia. The list featured is a set of prisms with Sumerian cuneiform writing on each of the 4 sides, documenting a succession of cities in Sumer and its surrounding regions, the cities rulers and the lengths of their reigns. Especially in the earlier antediluvian sections of the list, the reigns of Kings span hundreds or even thousands of years (in some instances up to 36,000 years) when "Kingship was lowered from heaven"; the time when the Anunnaki gods first transmitted to mankind the institution of power. There were 10 Kings who controlled the earth prior to the event of the infamous biblical flood, "and then the deluge swept over the earth".

After the flood, the list states that the ancient royal abode changes from Kish to Uruk, Ur, Awan, Hamazi, Aksak, Akkad, and then more recently to Ashur and Babylon. Some manuscripts add a short biographical note about particularly remarkable figures on the list. We can see that before becoming king certain persons were a shepherd, a fisherman, a boatman, a priest etc.

There is even a female tavern-keeper on the list by the name of Ku-Baba, who exercised her kingship in Mesopotamia for 100 years. Hang a piece of history in your living or office space with our premium quality ancient wall art inspired by 250,000 years of human history and culture. Choose from 3 different styles of print with our classic poster, wrapped canvas or luxury framed print. We use only the highest quality museum grade materials for all of our items, and with our 100+ year guarantee we are certain that your print will not fade or discolor over time. With a combination of over 16,000,000 colors, our stunning wall art makes the perfect centre piece for any room of your choosing. We use eco friendly non toxic inks which are safe for both adults and children and pets! And we use environmentally friendly packaging materials on all deliveries where possible.

Frame Width 1.5 (38mm). 40" x 30" (101.6 x 76.2 cm). 32" x 24" (81.3 x 61 cm). 24" x 18" (61 x 45.7 cm).

16" x 12" (40.6 x 30.4 cm). 12" x 10" (30.4 x 25.4 cm). Size Guide Posters & Framed Prints. A0: 46.8 x 33.1 Inch (118.9 x 84.1 cm).

A1: 33.1 x 23.4 Inch (84.1 x 59.4 cm). A2: 23.4 x 16.5 Inch (59.4 x 42 cm). A3: 16.5 x 11.7 Inch (42 x 29.7 cm). A4: 11.7 x 8.3 Inch (29.7 x 21 cm).

Poster, Canvas or Framed Prints. Printed & Cured via UV Lightbar Technology. This item is in the category "Art\Art Prints". The seller is "babylonartprints" and is located in this country: GB.

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Size: Wood Frame A2 23 x 17 Inches
Width (Inches): Varies
Artist: Unknown
Colour: Stone
Subject: History
Style: Primitive
Listed By: Artist
Personalise: No
Originality: Limited Edition Print
Height (Inches): Varies
Printing Technique: Giclée & Iris Printing
Medium: Giclee & Iris Print
Date of Creation: Made to Order
Print Surface: Poster, Canvas, Paper
Year: Made to Order
Features: Canvas, Framed Print, Poster, Wrapped Canvas, Acrylic Perspex Cover, UV & Dust Protection, Quality Checked, European Kiln Dried Knotless Pine Wood, High Quality Substrate, UV Lightbar Curing Technology, Satin Finished Frames, Choose from 3 Frame Colors, Museum Grade Materials, Black, White or Natural Wood Frame, 100 Year Guarantee, Framed, Matted