Empires of Mesopotamia -- Akkad + Babylon

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Sargon of Akkad

By 2350 BC, Sargon of Akkad conquered the Sumerian city-states, creating the Akkadian Empire and spreading Sumerian culture.

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Akkadian Empire

An empire where one state controls multiple peoples, nations, or states. Sargon ruled over Mesopotamia and beyond.

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Babylonian Empire

In 2000 BC, nomadic warriors conquered Mesopotamia, establishing the Babylonian Empire.

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Hammurabi's Code

Hammurabi (1792-1750 BC) is known for his uniform set of laws, inscribed on stone copies and placed throughout the empire, aiming to unify the diverse population. These laws were known for their harshness and the "eye for an eye" principle.