jan 1, 2334 BC - First Empire: Akkadian Empire – (c. 2334 BCE)
Description:
Sargon of Akkad united the city-states of Mesopotamia into the first known empire. An empire is a large area ruled by one leader, often including many different people and cultures. This was a big change from small, independent cities to one powerful government.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 2334 BC
Now
~ 4363 years ago