Naram Sin Vs Gudea

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Two rulers discussed in this chapter are Naram-Sin and Gudea. Naram-Sin is remembered as a ruler of the Akkadian Empire, and his reign was evidenced by success regarding an acquisition of resources and strengthening of his army. In terms of works of art, Naram-Sin pushed for his carvings and paintings to be done on walls and caves. Through that, he believed that his legacy would have been carried from one generation to another in Mesopotamia.
Gudea is the other ruler whose legacy can be defined through art work. He ruled the Sumerian City state of Lagash and had his statue, architectural masterpieces in the form of temples and carvings in the region. The new temples that he erected had his paintings and drawings as a show of his authority in

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