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Sargon shared his name with two later Mesopotamian kings. Sargon I was a king of the Old Assyrian period presumably named after Sargon of Akkad. Sargon II was a Neo-Assyrian king named after Sargon of Akkad; it is this king whose name was rendered Sargon (סַרְגוֹן) in the Hebrew Bible (Isaiah 20:1).
- Late 24th century BC-c. Early 23rd century BC
- Akkadian victory
- Sumer, Upper Mesopotamia, Elam & Marhasi
Aug 23, 2024 · Sargon, ancient Mesopotamian ruler of the 3rd millennium BCE who was one of the earliest of the world’s great empire builders, conquering all of southern Mesopotamia as well as parts of Syria, Anatolia, and Elam. By defeating the Sumerians, he established the first Semitic dynasty in the region.
Oct 26, 2021 · Sargon of Akkad, also known as Sargon the Great, was arguably the greatest conqueror in Babylonian history. With his reign lasting from around 2335 to 2280 BC, he is most known for expanding the boundaries of the Akkadian Empire to heights never achieved by any ruler up until then.
Jun 7, 2019 · Even with the handicap of not knowing who his relatives were Sargon, rose to be the cupbearer of a ruler of Kish and because of this position, Sargon was given leadership over an army. Sargon went on to conquer and create his powerful empire, establishing his name as Sargon the Great.
Jun 18, 2019 · His name meant “true king,” and Sargon of Akkad (unknown–2279 B.C.) took advantage of that presumed legitimacy to establish the world’s first empire around 2330 B.C. in Mesopotamia, the ...
Mar 2, 2019 · In 2334 BC, King Sargon of Akkad founded one of the world’s greatest empires. From humble roots, he created a Golden Age in Mesopotamia. Heroic epics tell.
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Sep 2, 2009 · Sargon of Akkad (r. 2334-2279 BCE) was the founder of the Akkadian Empire, the first multi-national empire in world history, established in Mesopotamia.
