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Sargon of Akkad (/ ˈ s ɑːr ɡ ɒ n /; Akkadian: 𒊬𒊒𒄀, romanized: Šarrugi), also known as Sargon the Great, was the first ruler of the Akkadian Empire, known for his conquests of the Sumerian city-states in the 24th to 23rd centuries BC. He is sometimes identified as the first person in recorded history to rule over an empire.
- Akkadian (Sargonic)
- c. 2334–2279 BC (MC)
Apr 5, 2024 · Sargon, ancient Mesopotamian ruler of the 3rd millennium BCE who was one of the earliest of the world’s great empire builders, conquering all of southern Mesopotamia as well as parts of Syria, Anatolia, and Elam. By defeating the Sumerians, he established the first Semitic dynasty in the region.
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.
- Joshua J. Mark
- Who was Sargon of Akkad?Sargon of Akkad (r. 2334-2279 BCE) was the founder of the Akkadian Empire, the first multi-national empire in world history, established in Mesopot...
- What is Sargon of Akkad famous for?Sargon of Akkad is famous as the founder of the first multi-national empire in the world, the Akkadian Empire, in ancient Mesopotamia. He is also w...
- How did Sargon of Akkad conquer Sumer so easily?It is thought that Sargon of Akkad was able to conquer Sumer as much through propaganda as through military strength. His autobiography, The Legend...
- How did Sargon of Akkad die?Sargon of Akkad died of natural causes due to old age in 2279 BCE and was succeeded by his son, Rimush, who continued the dynasty.
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.
Jul 22, 2019 · Sargon the Great was one of the world's earliest empire builders. From roughly 2334 to 2279 BCE, he ruled a civilization called the Akkadian Empire, consisting largely of ancient Mesopotamia , after conquering all of Sumer (southern Mesopotamia) as well as parts of Syria, Anatolia (Turkey), and Elam (western Iran).
Jun 18, 2019 · June 18, 2019. • 4 min read. His name meant “true king,” and Sargon of Akkad (unknown–2279 B.C.) took advantage of that presumed legitimacy to establish the world’s first empire around 2330 B.C....
Feb 17, 2023 · by Joshua J. Mark. published on 17 February 2023. Available in other languages: French, Polish. The Legend of Sargon of Akkad (c. 2300 BCE) is an Akkadian work from Mesopotamia understood as the autobiography of Sargon of Akkad ( Sargon the Great, r. 2334-2279 BCE), founder of the Akkadian Empire.
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