Aratta
Sign in to savethumb|"ARATTA" in Sumerian script Aratta is a land that appears in Sumerian myths surrounding Enmerkar and Lugalbanda, two early and possibly mythical kings of Uruk also mentioned on the Sumerian king list.
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- Role in Sumerian literature
- Mentions in Sumerian literature
- Other mentions in Sumerian literature
- Location hypotheses
- References
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thumb|"ARATTA" in Sumerian script Aratta is a land that appears in Sumerian myths surrounding Enmerkar and Lugalbanda, two early and possibly mythical kings of Uruk also mentioned on the Sumerian king list.
== Role in Sumerian literature == Aratta is described as follows in Sumerian literature: It is a fabulously wealthy place full of gold, silver, lapis lazuli and other precious materials, as well as the artisans to craft them. It is remote and difficult to reach. It is home to the goddess Inana, who transfers her allegiance from Aratta to Uruk. It is conquered by Enmerkar of Uruk.