The Akkadian Empire existed for a short time between 2334-2218 BCE, and was founded by Sargon the Great (or Sargon of Akkad), probably its most famous ruler.

Changes in stalagmite chemistry from this cave have now linked the collapse of the Akkadian Empire to climate changes more than 4,000 years ago. Akkadia was the world's first empire.

Evidence of the Akkadian Empire’s administration. Girsu held religious importance in Sumerian times as a sanctuary for the god Ningirsu. Around 2300 BC, ...

The Akkad empire during the reign of Narâm-Sîn (2254-2218 BC). Mount Damavand is labelled in blue. Zunkir / Semhir / wiki, CC BY-SA. It appears that the empire became increasingly dependent on the ...

The Akkadian Empire ruled over the Middle East for two centuries, when it suddenly collapsed 4.400 years ago. Chemical traces in fossils suggest that shifting climate contributed to the empire's ...

From this position of relative influence, Sargon usurped the throne of Uruk, and moved it to his home city, Akkad. He then began unifying the various Mesopotamian cities under the rule of Akkad, a ...

Akkadia was the world's first empire. It was established in Mesopotamia around 4,300 years ago after its ruler, Sargon of Akkad, united a series of independent city states.

The Akkad empire during the reign of Narâm-Sîn (2254-2218 BC). Mount Damavand is labelled in blue. Zunkir / Semhir / wiki, CC BY-SA. It appears that the empire became increasingly dependent on ...

Changes in stalagmite chemistry from this cave have now linked the collapse of the Akkadian Empire to climate changes more than 4,000 years ago. Akkadia was the world’s first empire.