Akkadian Empire

Proper noun

Meaning

Akkadian Empire

(historical) The first ancient empire of Mesopotamia after the long-lived civilization of Sumer.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

Assyro-Babylonian

Examples

Etymology The oldest known reference to Anatolia – as “Land of the Hatti ” – was found on Mesopotamian cuneiform tablets from the period of the Akkadian Empire (2350–2150 BC). Source: Internet

Babylon was merely a religious and cultural centre at this point and neither an independent state nor a large city; like the rest of Mesopotamia, it was subject to the Akkadian Empire which united all the Akkadian and Sumerian speakers under one rule. Source: Internet

The Akkadian Empire was the first successful empire to last beyond a generation and see the peaceful succession of kings. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

akkadian civilization akkadian culture akkadian dynasty akkadian script Akkadianism Akkadism