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Akkadian Empire

Also known as Akkadians

The Akkadian Empire was the first known empire in Mesopotamia, founded by Sargon of Akkad around the twenty-fourth century BCE. It united the Sumerian city-states and extended its influence over neighbouring regions, including Elam. It declined amid revolts, invasions and climatic stress such as the 4.2-kiloyear event, and was followed by the Neo-Sumerian Empire.

Akkadian Empire
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Akkadian EmpireFoundation, Socioeconomy, Governance, Impact, Decline, SummaryElamite ConfederationFoundationNeo-Sumerian EmpireFoundationUrukGovernance, Decline

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APA
The Epoch Institute. (2026). Akkadian Empire. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/akkadian-empire
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“Akkadian Empire.” The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia, The Epoch Institute, 2026, https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/akkadian-empire. Accessed .
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The Epoch Institute. “Akkadian Empire.” The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. 2026. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/akkadian-empire.
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