Sargon of Akkad, also known as Sargon the Great, was an Akkadian king famous for his conquest of the Sumerian city-states in the 24th and 23rd centuries BC. The founder of the Dynasty of Akkad, Sargon reigned for 56 years, c. 2334 BC–2279 BC (short chronology). He became a prominent member of the royal court of Kish, ultimately overthrowing its king before embarking on the conquest of Mesopotamia. Wikipedia
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The Akkadians were a Semitic people living on the Arabic peninsula during the great flourishing period of the Sumerian city-states. history-world.org/legend_of_sargon.htm
Sargon established his capital near Kish, at a city called Agade, [note] and his kingdom became known as Akkad - derived from the name Agade. www.fsmitha.com/h1/ch03.htm
