1. Home
  2. / Uruk
  3. / Which legendary king is said to have ruled Uruk?

Which legendary king is said to have ruled Uruk?

  • Gilgamesh

  • Hammurabi

  • Sargon

  • Nebuchadnezzar

Answer

According to the Sumerian King List, the legendary king Gilgamesh ruled Uruk in the 27th century BC. He is the main character in the Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the earliest known works of literature.
Uruk Challenge: 20 Questions to Test Your Mastery

Uruk Challenge: 20 Questions to Test Your Mastery

Take the Uruk Quiz
Subscribe newsletter

Subscribe Now!

Learn something
new everyday

Playing quizzes is free! We send 1 quiz every week to your inbox