Sargon of Akkad (/ ˈsɑːrɡɒn /; Akkadian: 𒊬𒊒𒄀, romanized: Šarrugi; died c. 2279 BC), [3] also known as Sargon the Great, [4] was the first ruler of the Akkadian Empire, known for his …

Feb 28, 2025 · Sargon (flourished 23rd century bce) was an ancient Mesopotamian ruler who reigned around 2334–2279 bce. He was one of the earliest of the world’s great empire …

Sargon II (Neo-Assyrian Akkadian: 𒈗𒁺, romanized: Šarru-kīn, meaning "the faithful king" [2] or "the legitimate king") [3] was the king of the Neo-Assyrian Empire from 722 BC to his death in …

Sep 2, 2009 · Sargon of Akkad (r. 2334 - 2279 BCE) was the king of the Akkadian Empire of Mesopotamia, the first multi-national empire in history, who united the disparate kingdoms of …

Jul 22, 2019 · Sargon the Great was one of the world's earliest empire builders. From roughly 2334 to 2279 BCE, he ruled a civilization called the Akkadian Empire, consisting largely of …

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.

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 …

Carl Benjamin, British political commentator and YouTuber known as Sargon of Akkad

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 tales of a …

Mar 4, 2022 · Sargon of Akkad would begin as an orphaned cupbearer and would die a legendary king. After founding the Akkadian empire, Sargon would reform almost every aspect of …