Akkad – The First Empire in History | Sargon of Akkad

Long before Rome, Greece, or Persia, there was Akkad — the very first empire in recorded history. Founded by Sargon of Akkad around 2334 BCE, this empire transformed Mesopotamia from rival city-states into a unified realm. Stretching from the Persian Gulf to the Mediterranean, the Akkadian Empire introduced the world to a new idea: that diverse peoples, languages, and cultures could be ruled under a single system. Sargon declared himself “King of the Four Corners of the World,” a title that echoed across the ages. Through strong administration, trade, and the spread of the Akkadian language, this empire left a cultural and political legacy that shaped Babylon, Assyria, and beyond. Though Akkad fell by 2154 BCE, its vision — the dream of empire — would define human history. This is the story of the dawn of empire. #Akkad #SargonOfAkkad #AncientHistory #FirstEmpire #Mesopotamia #HistoryDocumentary