Sargon of Akkad: From Gardener to King of the Four Corners of the World
Sargon of Akkad founded the first multinational empire in history, uniting Mesopotamian kingdoms under central authority and establishing bureaucratic administration standards that influenced rulers for 1,500 years.
Akkad and the Akkadian Empire: The First Multinational Empire in the World
The Akkadian Empire, founded by Sargon the Great around 2350 BCE, was the first multinational political entity that unified Mesopotamia and established governmental, administrative, and military systems adopted by subsequent civilizations.
The Curse of Agade: Naram-Sin's Fictional Battle with the Gods
The Curse of Agade is a Mesopotamian poem teaching proper religious conduct through the story of King Naram-Sin's conflict with the gods and Akkad's subsequent fall.