Its most prominent period, which followed Utu-Hegal's expulsion of the Gutians and preceded the Isin Larsa Period, was its third dynasty.  
Artifacts bearing the name of Meskalamdug and Akalamdug were found in Early Dynastic II tombs in this city.  Its King Shulgi is considered the author of the first law code, and Messanepadda founded this city's first dynasty.  Its most prominent period, which followed Utu-Hegal's expulsion of the Gutians and preceded the Isin Larsa Period, was its third dynasty.  This site includes the remains of a temple to Nanna, and was the subject of excavations led by Sir Leonard Woolley.  FTP identify this city once located on the west side of the Euphrates River about 150 miles southeast of Babylon, famous for its well-preserved ziggurat and for being the hometown of Abraham.
Artifacts bearing the name of Meskalamdug and Akalamdug were found in Early Dynastic II tombs in this city.  
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