Akkadian Empire - Wikipedia
WebThe Akkadian Empire (/ ə ˈ k eɪ d i ən /) was the first known ancient empire of Mesopotamia, succeeding the long-lived civilization of Sumer.
Akkadian language - Wikipedia
WebAkkadian (/ ə ˈ k eɪ d i ən /; Akkadian: 𒀝𒅗𒁺𒌑, romanized: Akkadû) is an extinct East Semitic language that was spoken in ancient Mesopotamia (Akkad, Assyria, Isin, Larsa, Babylonia and perhaps Dilmun) from the third millennium BC until its gradual replacement in common use by Old Aramaic among Assyrians and Babylonians from the ...
Akkad and the Akkadian Empire - World History Encyclopedia
WebApr 28, 2011 · 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.
Akkad | Meaning, Culture, History, Map, & Facts | Britannica
WebApr 8, 2024 · 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.
Akkadian Empire - New World Encyclopedia
WebThe 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 Period (ca. 2350–2150 B.C.) - The Metropolitan …
WebThe 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.
Akkadian language | Ancient Semitic Language | Britannica
WebMay 2, 2024 · Akkadian language, extinct Semitic language of the Northern Peripheral group, spoken in Mesopotamia from the 3rd to the 1st millennium bce. Akkadian spread across an area extending from the Mediterranean Sea to the Persian Gulf during the time of Sargon (Akkadian Sharrum-kin) of the Akkad dynasty,
Akkadian cuneiform script and Akkadian language - Omniglot
WebAkkadian was a semitic language spoken in Mesopotamia (modern Iraq and Syria) between about 2,800 BC and 500 AD. It was named after the city of Akkad and first appeared in Sumerian texts dating from 2,800 BC in the form of Akkadian names. The Akkadian cuneiform script was adapted from Sumerian cuneiform in about 2,350 BC.
Akkadian Empire | Ancient Origins
WebThe 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: Events.
2.4: The Akkadian Empire - Humanities LibreTexts
WebSep 27, 2020 · Home. Bookshelves. History. World History. Early World Civilizations (Lumen) 2: Ancient Mesopotamian Civilizations. 2.4: The Akkadian Empire. Expand/collapse global location. 2.4: The Akkadian Empire. Page ID. Table of contents. Learning Objective. Key Points. Terms. Gutians.
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