Gal-Sal

Gal-Sal (fl. c. 3100 BC) was a slave owner. He is one of the oldest recorded people in human history. His name was found on a tablet in Iraq.[1][2][3]

He owned 2 slaves: a man, En-pap X, and a woman, Sukkalgir.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Krulwich, Robert (August 19, 2025). "Who's the First Person in History Whose Name We Know?". National Geographic. Archived from the original on March 15, 2023. Retrieved 2026-05-14.
  2. ↑ Stefan Milo (2023-09-19). Who were the first people in recorded history?. Retrieved 2026-08-08 – via YouTube.
  3. ↑ DeJoy, Mark (2024-09-25). "What Is the World's Oldest Name?". History Facts. Retrieved 2026-08-08.
  4. ↑ Patowary, Kaushik. "The Oldest Name in The World". www.amusingplanet.com. Retrieved 2026-08-08.