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- The name Sargon is believed to have originated from the Akkadian language, which was spoken in ancient Mesopotamia. The Akkadian name “Šarru-ukīn” translates to “the king is legitimate,” reflecting the bearer’s asserted sovereign authority and rightful rule.
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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.
Sep 2, 2009 · Sargon of Akkad is famous as the founder of the first multi-national empire in the world, the Akkadian Empire, in ancient Mesopotamia. He is also well-known from legends that grew up around him after the fall of Akkad. How did Sargon of Akkad conquer Sumer so easily?
- Joshua J. Mark
- Sargon of Akkad (r. 2334-2279 BCE) was the founder of the Akkadian Empire, the first multi-national empire in world history, established in Mesopot...
- It is thought that Sargon of Akkad was able to conquer Sumer as much through propaganda as through military strength. His autobiography, The Legend...
- Sargon of Akkad died of natural causes due to old age in 2279 BCE and was succeeded by his son, Rimush, who continued the dynasty.
The spelling Sargon is derived from the single mention of the name (in reference to Sargon II) in the Hebrew Bible, as סַרְגוֹן, in Isaiah 20:1. The first element in the name is šarru, the Akkadian (East Semitic) for "king" (c.f. Hebrew śar שַׂר).
- Late 24th century BC-c. Early 23rd century BC
- Akkadian victory
- Sumer, Upper Mesopotamia, Elam & Marhasi
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 ...
Oct 26, 2021 · Research and archaeological findings have shown that the name ‘Sargon’ was not this ruler’s birth name. Instead the name is his regnal name of Semitic origin. Apart from the fact that he was born to a single mother and later abandoned, not much is known of Sargon the Great’s early childhood.
Feb 17, 2023 · The Legend of Sargon of Akkad (c. 2300 BCE) is an Akkadian work from Mesopotamia understood as the autobiography of Sargon of Akkad (Sargon the Great, r. 2334-2279 BCE), founder of the Akkadian Empire. The earliest copy is dated to the 7th century BCE and was found in the ruins of the Library of Ashurbanipal in the 19th century.
Jul 27, 2015 · Sargon acquired a position at the king’s palace where he received his name, which means “The king is just,” and he rose to become the king’s cupbearer, a position of honor. From there, however, it is unlikely that he would have risen much further on merit alone.
