Sargon of Akkad (jan 1, 2371 BC – jan 1, 2316 BC)
Description:
One of the first conquerors of the Near East. Presumably from the found city of Akkad in northern Mesopotamia, over the course of his reign conquered Sumer as well. His is probably the first empire with a national character that encompassed multiple groups geographically separated, the Akkadians and Sumerians.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 2371 BC
jan 1, 2316 BC
~ 55 years