Mesopotamia & LevantAsia

Third Dynasty of Ur (Neo-Sumerian Empire)

Also known as Ur III, Neo-Sumerian Empire

c. 2112 – c. 2004 BCE · about 108 years approximate dates

The Third Dynasty of Ur revived Sumerian rule over Mesopotamia after the fall of Akkad. It is known for its extensive bureaucracy and the Code of Ur-Nammu, one of the oldest surviving law codes. It fell when the Elamites sacked Ur around 2004 BCE.

Key facts

Dates	c. 2112 – c. 2004 BCE
Region	Mesopotamia & Levant
Continent	Asia
Capital	Ur
Founder	Ur-Nammu
Religion(s)	Mesopotamian religion

Before & after

Preceded by

Akkadian Empire Gutian dynasty

Followed by

Old Babylonian Empire Old Assyrian city-state Dynasty of Isin

In the Islamic timeline

Prophet Ibrahim (Khalilullah) (AS) — The Qur'an and Bible place Ibrahim among Mesopotamian idol-worshippers; the Bible names "Ur of the Chaldees". Dating is traditional and disputed.
Babylonian / Mesopotamian Paganism (People of Ibrahim) — Ziggurat cult of the moon god Nanna at Ur.

Sources

Wikipedia – Third Dynasty of Ur

Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.