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  1. 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.

  2. Apr 28, 2011 · Map of the Akkadian Empire. Nareklm (GNU FDL) 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.

  3. Mar 23, 2022 · A map illustrating the rise of the Akkadian Empire from its origins in the city-state of Akkad. For the first time in history, Sargon the Great and his descendants managed to unite the whole of Mesopotamia...

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  5. 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.

  6. www.ancient-origins.net › ancient-mesopotamia › civilizationsAkkadian Empire | Ancient Origins

    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:

  7. 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...