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Apr 28, 2011 · Learn about the first multi-national empire in the world, founded by Sargon the Great in Mesopotamia. Explore its history, culture, language, and map of its extent.
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Apr 26, 2012 · See an illustration of the empire of Sargon, the founder of the Akkadian dynasty, in the late 24th century BCE. Learn about the history, geography, and culture of this ancient Mesopotamian kingdom.
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.Centered on the city of Akkad (/ ˈ æ k æ d /) and its surrounding region, the empire would unite Akkadian and Sumerian speakers under one rule and exercised significant influence across Mesopotamia, the Levant, and Anatolia, sending military ...
Mar 23, 2022 · A map illustrating the rise and fall of the Akkadian Empire, the first empire to unite Mesopotamia. The map shows the territories controlled by Sargon the Great and his descendants, as well as the threats and challenges they faced.
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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.
The Akkadian empire reached its apogee under Naram-Sin (r. ca. 2260–2223 B.C.), and there are references to campaigns against powerful states in the north, possibly including Ebla. 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.
Learn about the ancient Semitic empire that united Mesopotamia, the Levant, and parts of Iran under one rule. See a map of the empire and its military campaigns, and read about its founder Sargon and his successors.
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