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   Why was Sargon important to the Akkadian Empire?

   • Those trading relationships in turn boosted the economic fortunes of the Akkadian Empire. Known as one of the first empire builders in history, Sargon of Akkad was also the father of the Akkadian priestess Enheduanna (2285-2250 BC), the first known author in world history.

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   What was Sargon's name in Akkad?

   • One of his names was Sarru-Kan, which means “True King” or “Rightful King” in Akkadian language. Another frequently used name of Sargon was Shar-Gani-Sharri. It must be noted that “Sargon” was not his birth name. The name ‘Sargon’ is the name he selected upon becoming ruler of Akkad.

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   Did Sargon build Akkad?

   • The language of the city, Akkadian, was already in use before the rise of the Akkadian Empire (notably in the wealthy city of Mari where vast cuneiform tablets have helped to define events for later historians), and it is possible that Sargon restored Akkad, rather than built it.

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   Was Sargon a god king?

   • The Sumerian King List states that Sargon of Akkad ruled over his empire for 56 years. He is said to have died at an old age. Sargon the Great is said to have died of natural causes. Even while alive, he was seen as a ruler chosen by the gods to rule the empire on their behalf. His fame as a god-king on earth skyrocketed centuries after his death.

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   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. He is equally famous today as the father of the great poet-priestess Enheduanna (l. 2285-2250 BCE), the first author known by name in history.

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   May 17, 2024 · Of the three, Sargon, king of Akkad (c. 2334–2279 bce ), is the only one who was certainly a historical figure. He created an empire that brought regions outside Babylonia under Akkadian control, and, in one legend, he battled Nur-Dagan, the possibly nonhistorical king of Purush-handa, a kingdom in central Anatolia.

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   Jun 18, 2019 · King Sargon of Akkad—who legend says was destined to rule—established the world’s first empire more than 4,000 years ago in Mesopotamia. By Kristin Baird Rattini....

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   Mar 4, 2022 · Sargon of Akkad: The Orphan Who Founded an Empire. Sargon of Akkad would begin as an orphaned cupbearer and would die a legendary king. After founding the Akkadian empire, Sargon would reform almost every aspect of Mesopotamian society. Mar 4, 2022 • By Deianira Morris, BA Anthropology w/ Archaeology Concentration.

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   Oct 26, 2021 · Sargon of Akkad, also known as Sargon the Great, was arguably the greatest conqueror in Babylonian history. With his reign lasting from around 2335 to 2280 BC, he is most known for expanding the boundaries of the Akkadian Empire to heights never achieved by any ruler up until then.