Early Dynastic Period Flourishes in Southern Mesopotamia
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History: The Ancient World, Prehistory-476
- Categories: Government and Politics, Civilizations, Cultures
- Subcategories: Empires, Dynasties, Cities, Urbanization
- Curriculum: Middle Eastern History, Ancient History
- Geographical Location: Middle East, Iraq, Turkey, Syria, Iran, Mesopotamia
- Date: c. 2900-c. 2340
Article abstract: During the Early Dynastic period, Mesopotamia emerged into history as it pursued urbanization, writing, and the arts and gradually moved away from politically independent city-states.
Summary of Event
The Early Dynastic period falls between the so-called Jemdet Nasr period (c. 3200-2900 b.c.e.) and the Old Akkadian period (c. 2340-2159) when the northern Semite Sargon of Akkad established the first Mesopotamian empire from his capital Akkad (central Iraq, exact location unknown) by defeating one Sumerian ruler after another. It...
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