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King of Sumer and Akkad
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King of Sumer and Akkad was a royal title in Ancient Mesopotamia combining the titles of "King of Akkad", the ruling title held by the monarchs of the Akkadian Empire with the title of "King of Sumer"
Cylindrical seal of Shulgi of Ur (r. c. 2094–2047 BC). The inscription reads "To Nuska, supreme minister of Enlil, his king, for the life of Shulgi, s
Cylindrical seal of Shulgi of Ur (r. c. 2094–2047 BC). The inscription reads "To Nuska, supreme minister of Enlil, his king, for the life of Shulgi, strong hero, King of Ur, King of Sumer and Akkad".
Cuneiform inscription Lugal Kiengi Kiuri π’ˆ—π’† π’‚—π’„€π’† π’Œ΅, "King of Sumer and Akkad", on a seal of Shulgi (r. c. 2094–2047 BC). The final ke4 𒆀 is the composite
Cuneiform inscription Lugal Kiengi Kiuri π’ˆ—π’† π’‚—π’„€π’† π’Œ΅, "King of Sumer and Akkad", on a seal of Shulgi (r. c. 2094–2047 BC). The final ke4 𒆀 is the composite of -k (genitive case) and -e (ergative case).
Depiction of an enthroned Ur-Nammu of Ur (r. c. 2112–2095 BC) from one of his cylindrical seals. Ur-Nammu introduced the title of King of Sumer and Ak
Depiction of an enthroned Ur-Nammu of Ur (r. c. 2112–2095 BC) from one of his cylindrical seals. Ur-Nammu introduced the title of King of Sumer and Akkad to assert his rule over the entirety of lower Mesopotamia.
Tiglath-Pileser III (r. c. 745–727 BC) on a stela from the walls of his palace (now in the British Museum, London). Tiglath-Pileser was the first Assy
Tiglath-Pileser III (r. c. 745–727 BC) on a stela from the walls of his palace (now in the British Museum, London). Tiglath-Pileser was the first Assyrian king in centuries (except for a claim by Shamshi-Adad V) to use the title of King of Sumer and Akkad following his conquest of Babylon.
Akkadian Empire
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The Akkadian Empire or the Kingdom of Akkad/Agade was an ancient kingdom established around 2334 BCE, and the first empire in world history, succeeding the long-lived city-states of Sumer. Centered on
King of Sumer and Akkad
…őar māt Ε umeri u Akkadi) was a royal title in Ancient Mesopotamia combining the titles of "King of Akkad", the ruling title held by the monarchs of the Akkadian Empire (2334–2154 BC) with the title of "King of Sumer". The title simultaneously laid a claim on the legacy and glory of the ancient empire that had been…
Bronze head of an Akkadian ruler, discovered in Nineveh in 1931, presumably depicting either Sargon or, more probably, Sargon's grandson Naram-Sin.
Bronze head of an Akkadian ruler, discovered in Nineveh in 1931, presumably depicting either Sargon or, more probably, Sargon's grandson Naram-Sin.
Sargon on his victory stele, with a royal hair bun, holding a mace and wearing a flounced royal coat on his left shoulder with a large belt (left), fo
Sargon on his victory stele, with a royal hair bun, holding a mace and wearing a flounced royal coat on his left shoulder with a large belt (left), followed by an attendant holding a royal umbrella. The name of Sargon in cuneiform ("King Sargon") appears faintly in front of his face. Louvre Museum.
Akkadian official in the retinue of Sargon of Akkad, holding an axe
Akkadian official in the retinue of Sargon of Akkad, holding an axe
Prisoners escorted by a soldier, on a victory stele of Sargon of Akkad, circa 2300 BC. The hairstyle of the prisoners (curly hair on top and short hai
Prisoners escorted by a soldier, on a victory stele of Sargon of Akkad, circa 2300 BC. The hairstyle of the prisoners (curly hair on top and short hair on the sides) is characteristic of Sumerians, as also seen on the Standard of Ur. Louvre Museum.