jan 1, 2334 BC - The Akkadian Empire and Sargon
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Sargon was the king of Akkad, and he would change Mesopotamia through a battle with Lugal-zage-si. Sargon's victory enabled him to conquer Mesopotamia and establish the world's first multi-nation empire. The Akkadian empire would rise further, but it would eventually crumble in 2100 BCE.
Start 2334 BC
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