The Akkadian Empire (/ ə ˈ k eɪ d i ən /) [2] was the first known ancient empire in the world, succeeding the long-lived civilization of Sumer.

2011年4月28日 · 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 …

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 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.

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.

2024年5月24日 · Akkadian, a Semitic language, was written in cuneiform script, which the Akkadians adopted from the Sumerians. This language not only facilitated administration but also cultural exchange and diplomacy across the empire.

2024年3月27日 · The Akkadian Empire, the world’s first empire, was established by Sargon of Akkad around 2334 BCE and marked a significant chapter in ancient Mesopotamian history. Here are some key facts about the Akkadian Empire and the factors that contributed to its fall: