Ancient Near East: Early Empires (2300 - 2000 BC)

Akkad (Sargon, Naram-Sin) 2334 - 2193 BC
Disunity. Various city-
states, e.g. Lagash (Gudea)
2193 - 2112 BC
Ur III (Ur-Nammu) 2112 BC - 2004 BC


(See also: Ancient Near East Resource Page)

Articles
Akkad. Alan Petersen
The Akkadian Empire. Aaron David Bartels
Akkadian Language . John Heise
The Akkadians. International History Project
The Armies of Sumer and Akkad. U.S. Army War College
History of the Bronze Age in Mesopotamia. John Heise
Mesopotamian Civilization. Shannon Sumner

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Gudea of Lagash Unidentified Ruler Female Head Naram-Sin Ur-Nammu

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