AKKADIAN EMPIRE #PLB_ANCIENTCIVILISATIONS #SHORTS

The Akkadian Empire, one of the earliest empires in human history, was established in Mesopotamia around 2334 BCE. This empire marked a pivotal moment in the development of ancient civilizations, as it was the first known empire to unite a vast territory and a diverse population under a single, centralized government. The rise of the Akkadian Empire can be attributed to the leadership of Sargon the Great. Sargon, a former cupbearer to the king of Kish, rose to power through a series of military conquests and political manoeuvres. His reign saw the unification of Sumerian city-states and Akkadian-speaking regions, creating a vast empire that extended from the Persian Gulf to the Mediterranean Sea. The Akkadian Empire had several key characteristics that contributed to its historical significance. Firstly, it adopted the Akkadian language, a Semitic language, as the official language of administration and communication, making it a precursor to the later spread of Semitic languages across the region. Addi