Akkadian empire

This article is about Light in the East's mod. For ryanjames' mod, see Akkad (Sargon) (ryanjames). Akkad led by Sargon is a custom civilization by Light in the East, with contributions from Janboruta, TarcisioCM, Reedstilt, Viregel, Tomatekh, Danrell, Rob (R8XFT), and CharlatanAlley. This mod requires Brave New World. The Akkadian Empire was centered in the city of Akkad (Sumerian: Agade) and its surrounding region in Mesopotamia. During the 3rd millennium BC, there developed a very intimate…

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The Sumerians were the first known people to settle in Mesopotamia over 7,000 years ago, between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers (modern day Iraq). Sumer was often called the cradle of civilization. By the 4th millennium BC, it had established an advanced system writing, spectacular arts and architecture, astronomy and mathematics. The origin of the Sumerians remains a mystery till this day.

Akkadian Empire

The extent of the oldest empire in history. (2334 BC; Agade, Akkadian Empire)

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