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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...
- Joshua J. Mark
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.
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.
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.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Learn about the Akkadian empire, the first Mesopotamian empire to unify the region under one rule. Explore its history, achievements, and artistic legacy in this essay by the Department of Ancient Near Eastern Art.
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. Here are some of the main events and rulers of the Akkadian Empire:
