Sumerian King List — From the Flood to Historical Dynasties
רשימת המלכים השומרית
Author: Scribes sumériens (c. 2100–2000 av. J.-C., couvrant des traditions plus anciennes)
Date: c. 2350–2000 av. J.-C.
Preservation: Ashmolean Museum (Oxford) — Prisme Weld-Blundell
deposited on April 16, 2026 · Intersection register · custodian, not owner
❧ Description
The Sumerian King List enumerates dynasties from mythical origins through historical rulers, structured around the Flood. Its antediluvian kings reign tens of thousands of years, then lifespans decrease — exactly paralleling the genealogies of Genesis 5 and 11.
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English
The Sumerian King List enumerates dynasties from mythical origins through historical rulers, structured around the Flood. Its antediluvian kings reign tens of thousands of years, then lifespans decrease — exactly paralleling the genealogies of Genesis 5 and 11.