King Sargon of Akkad—who legend says was destined to rule—established the world’s first empire more than 4,000 years ago in Mesopotamia.

Sargon the Great …of Akkad … سرجون الاكدي

Sargon of Akkad King Sargon ( 𒊬𒊒𒄀 𒈗 Šar-ru-gi lugal). by name Sargon of Akkad, (flourished 23rd century BCE), ancient Mesopotamian ruler (reigned c. 2334–2279 BCE) who was one of the earliest of the world’s great empire builders, conquering all of southern Mesopotamia (Iraq now) as well as parts of Syria, Anatolia, and Elam (western Iran). He established the region’s first Semitic dynasty and was considered the founder of the Mesopotamian military tradition. According to the cuneiform…

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