Akkadian Empire
- Episode aired 2021
- 50m
In 2334 BCE the Akkadians conquered and united the Sumerian city state kingdoms to create the world's first empire. After only 140 years the Akkadian Empire fractured. Why did they collapse?In 2334 BCE the Akkadians conquered and united the Sumerian city state kingdoms to create the world's first empire. After only 140 years the Akkadian Empire fractured. Why did they collapse?In 2334 BCE the Akkadians conquered and united the Sumerian city state kingdoms to create the world's first empire. After only 140 years the Akkadian Empire fractured. Why did they collapse?