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Sargon of Akkad
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Sargon of Akkad, also known as Sargon the Great, was the first ruler of the Akkadian Empire, known for his conquests of the Sumerian city-states in the 24th to 23rd centuries BC. He is sometimes ident
Sargon of Akkad on his victory stele, with inscription "King Sargon" (π’Š¬π’Š’π’„€ π’ˆ— Ε ar-ru-gi lugal) vertically inscribed in front of him (see later image for detail)
Sargon of Akkad on his victory stele, with inscription "King Sargon" (π’Š¬π’Š’π’„€ π’ˆ— Ε ar-ru-gi lugal) vertically inscribed in front of him (see later image for
"King Sargon" (π’Š¬π’Š’π’„€ π’ˆ— Ε ar-ru-gi lugal) on the Victory stele of Sargon
"King Sargon" (π’Š¬π’Š’π’„€ π’ˆ— Ε ar-ru-gi lugal) on the Victory stele of Sargon
The stele, with Sargon leading a procession
The stele, with Sargon leading a procession
"King Sargon"
"King Sargon"
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
Sargon of Akkad
…Sargon of Akkad (; Akkadian: π’Š¬π’Š’π’„€, romanized: Ε arrugi; died c. 2279 BC), also known as Sargon the Great, was the first ruler of the Akkadian Empire, known for his conquests of the Sumerian city-states in the 24th to 23rd centuries BC. He is sometimes identified as the first person in recorded history…
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.