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The Akkadian Empire (⫽ ə ˈ k eɪ d i ən ⫽) was the first known ancient empire of Mesopotamia, succeeding the long-lived civilization of Sumer.
Apr 28, 2011 · Akkad was the seat of the Akkadian Empire (2334-2218 BCE), the first multi-national political entity in the world, founded by Sargon the Great (r. 2334-2279 BCE) who unified Mesopotamia under his rule and set the model for later Mesopotamian kings to follow or attempt to surpass.
Jun 21, 2024 · Akkad, ancient region in what is now central Iraq. Its early inhabitants were predominantly speakers of a Semitic language called Akkadian. Akkad was the northern portion of ancient Babylonia—alongside the southern portion, Sumer, which was inhabited by a non-Semitic people known as Sumerians.
At its greatest extent, the empire reached as far as Anatolia in the north, inner Iran in the east, Arabia in the south, and the Mediterranean in the west. The ideology and power of the empire was reflected in art that first displayed strong cultural continuity with the Early Dynastic period.
The Akkadian Empire usually refers to the Semitic speaking state that grew up around the city of Akkad north of Sumer, and reached its greatest extent under Sargon of Akkad (2296-2240 B.C.E.). It has been described as the first true empire in world history.
Sep 2, 2009 · Sargon of Akkad (r. 2334 - 2279 BCE) was the king of the Akkadian Empire of Mesopotamia, the first multi-national empire in history, who united the disparate kingdoms of the region under a central authority.
The Akkadian Empire existed from around 2334 BC to 2154 BC. It was the first empire in history and was centered in Mesopotamia, encompassing much of present-day Iraq, Syria, and parts of Iran and Turkey.
