Akkad

Akkad was an ancient city in Mesopotamia, located near modern-day Baghdad, Iraq. It was the capital of the Akkadian Empire, which flourished around 2300 to 2150 BCE. The empire is notable for being one of the world's first states to unify various city-states under a central authority. Its leader, Sargon of Akkad, is famous for his military conquests and administrative innovations. The Akkadian language, a Semitic tongue, emerged as a significant written language of the time. The empire's influence on culture, trade, and governance laid foundational principles for subsequent civilizations in the region.