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    The Age Of Agade- Inventing Empire In Ancient Mesopotamia -

    The Akkadian Empire was founded by Sargon the Great, a legendary king who united various city-states in Mesopotamia under his rule. The empire reached its peak during the reign of Sargon's grandson, Naram-Sin, who expanded the empire's borders, established a standardized system of weights and measures, and promoted the Akkadian language and culture.

    The Age of Agade: Inventing Empire in Ancient Mesopotamia is a comprehensive historical feature that explores the rise and fall of the Akkadian Empire, also known as the Agadean Empire, which flourished in ancient Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) from approximately 2334 to 2154 BCE. This period is significant in world history as it marks the first multi-ethnic empire in history, which had a profound impact on the development of politics, economy, culture, and society in the ancient Near East. The Age Of Agade- Inventing Empire In Ancient Mesopotamia

    The Akkadian Empire declined in the late 22nd century BCE due to internal conflicts, external pressures, and environmental factors, such as drought and soil salinization. Despite its decline, the Age of Agade had a lasting impact on the development of empires in the ancient Near East and beyond, influencing the rise of subsequent empires, such as the Ur-III Dynasty and the Babylonian Empire. The Akkadian Empire was founded by Sargon the

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      Dr Tatjana Street
      GMC number: 4569536
      Date reviewed: 3rd December 2021

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