Akkadian Empire Important Events

  • Akkad Falls

    Akkad Falls
    In 2100 BCE, Akkad falls and the Sumerians regained the power.
  • Akkad Grows

    Akkad Grows
    In 2250 BCE, King Narim-Sin of the Akkad conquered the majority of Mesopotamia and expanded the Akkadian Empire and continued to rule for 50 more years.
  • King Narim-Sin Rules Akkad

    King Narim-Sin Rules Akkad
    In 2261 B.C.E, King Narim-Sin takes the throne and rules the Akkadian Empire. His reign stops in 2224 B.C.E.
  • Akkadian Empire is Created

    Akkadian Empire is Created
    In 2334 BCE, King Sargon of Akkad creates the Akkadian Empire. This is the world's first empire.
  • Akkad Rules All of Sumer

    Akkad Rules All of Sumer
    In 2334 B.C.E., the Akkadian Empire ruled all of Sumer.
  • Akkadian Language

    Akkadian Language
    In 2400 BCE the Akkadian language became the primary language for all of Mesopotamia. When people were trading goods or merchants were selling items with people from other empires, the Akkadian language was used.