<P> The Akkadian Empire reached its political peak between the 24th and 22nd centuries BC , following the conquests by its founder Sargon of Akkad . Under Sargon and his successors , the Akkadian language was briefly imposed on neighboring conquered states such as Elam and Gutium . Akkad is sometimes regarded as the first empire in history , though the meaning of this term is not precise , and there are earlier Sumerian claimants . </P>
<P> The Akkadian Empire reached its political peak between the 24th and 22nd centuries BC , following the conquests by its founder Sargon of Akkad . Under Sargon and his successors , the Akkadian language was briefly imposed on neighboring conquered states such as Elam and Gutium . Akkad is sometimes regarded as the first empire in history , though the meaning of this term is not precise , and there are earlier Sumerian claimants . </P>
who was the ruler of akkad who established the first empire in sumer ca . 2340 b.c.e
who was the ruler of akkad who established the first empire in sumer ca . 2340 b.c.e
Sargon of Akkad
Sargon of Akkad