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Sargon of Akkad was an ancient Mesopotamian ruler who conquered all of southern Mesopotamia and parts of Syria, Anatolia, and Elam (western Iran). He created the area's first Semitic dynasty and was considered the founder of the Mesopotamian military tradition. | Sargon of Akkad was an ancient Mesopotamian ruler who conquered all of southern Mesopotamia and parts of Syria, Anatolia, and Elam (western Iran). He created the area's first Semitic dynasty and was considered the founder of the Mesopotamian military tradition. | ||
Sargon was found by a gardener as a baby who was floating down the river in a basket. Much of the rest of his history is unknown; however, his mother was said to be a priestess. Because of his own qualities and abilities to organize, Sargon climbed the social and military ranks, making him one of the most important rulers of the time. | Sargon was found by a gardener as a baby who was floating down the river in a basket. Much of the rest of his history is unknown; however, his mother was said to be a priestess. Because of his own qualities and abilities to organize, Sargon climbed the social and military ranks, making him one of the most important rulers of the time. | ||
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*History 8 Mesopotamia Vocabulary
17. ID Sargon
Sargon of Akkad was an ancient Mesopotamian ruler who conquered all of southern Mesopotamia and parts of Syria, Anatolia, and Elam (western Iran). He created the area's first Semitic dynasty and was considered the founder of the Mesopotamian military tradition. Sargon was found by a gardener as a baby who was floating down the river in a basket. Much of the rest of his history is unknown; however, his mother was said to be a priestess. Because of his own qualities and abilities to organize, Sargon climbed the social and military ranks, making him one of the most important rulers of the time.
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