The Akkadian Empire was the first ancient empire of Mesopotamia after the long-lived civilization of Sumer. It was centered in the city of Akkad (/ˈækæd/) and its surrounding region. The empire united Akkadian and Sumerian speakers … See more

The Akkadian period is generally dated to 2334–2154 BC (according to the middle chronology). The short-chronology dates of 2270–2083 BC are now considered less likely. It was … See more

The Akkadian government formed a "classical standard" with which all future Mesopotamian states compared themselves. Traditionally, the ensi was the highest functionary … See more

Akkadian art
In art, there was a great emphasis on the kings of the dynasty, alongside much that continued earlier … See more

The Bible refers to Akkad in Genesis 10:10–12, which states:
"The beginning of his [Nimrod's] kingdom was Babel, and Erech, and Accad, and Calneh, in the land … See more

Pre-Sargonic Akkad
The Akkadian Empire takes its name from the region and the city of Akkad, both of which were localized in the general confluence area of the See more

The population of Akkad, like nearly all pre-modern states, was entirely dependent upon the agricultural systems of the region, which seem … See more