Akkad and the Akkadian Empire - World History Encyclopedia
Learn about the first multi-national empire in the world, founded by Sargon the Great in Mesopotamia. Discover its history, culture, language, and legacy throug…
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Akkadian language - Wikipedia
Akkadian 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 8th century BC.
It is the earliest documented Semitic language. It used the cuneiform script, wh…Wikipedia · Text under CC-BY-SA license- Writing system: Sumero-Akkadian cuneiform
- Region: Mesopotamia
Akkad | Meaning, Culture, History, Map, & Facts
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 …
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 …
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The Akkadian Period (ca. 2350–2150 B.C.) - The …
WebLearn about the Akkadian Period (ca. 2350–2150 B.C.), when a Semitic dynasty united southern Mesopotamia under its rule. Explore the art and culture of this era, including monumental stone relief sculpture and finely …
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 …
Sargon of Akkad - World History Encyclopedia
WebSep 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 …
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, …
History of Mesopotamia - Sumer, Akkad, 2350-2000 BCE
WebSouthern Mesopotamia became known as the “land of Sumer and Akkad”; Akkadian became the name of a language; and the arts rose to new heights. However, even this turning point was not the first time the …
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