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The legend, written in Akkadian, describes how Ishtar, goddess of sexuality and warfare, went to the Underworld. Ishtar decided to undertake the journey, although the Underworld was known as the 'land... Ancient Mesopotamia, Ancient Civilizations, Egyptians, Greeks, Ancient Egypt, Emerald Tablets Of Thoth, History Encyclopedia, Cradle Of Civilization

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The legend, written in Akkadian, describes how Ishtar, goddess of sexuality and warfare, went to the Underworld. Ishtar decided to undertake the journey, although the Underworld was known as the 'land...

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Akkadian Empire

In 2334 BC, King Sargon of Akkad founded one of the world’s greatest empires. From humble roots, he created a Golden Age in Mesopotamia. Heroic epics tell tales of a strong leader. Sargon the Great conquered the lands across southern Mesopotamia, Syria, Anatolia, and Elam (western Iran), then he used innovative tactics to keep his empire running smoothly. Ancient Aliens, Ancient Art, Ancient History, Ancient Near East, Ancient Romans, Ancient Persia

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In 2334 BC, King Sargon of Akkad founded one of the world’s greatest empires. From humble roots, he created a Golden Age in Mesopotamia. Heroic epics tell tales of a strong leader. Sargon the Great conquered the lands across southern Mesopotamia, Syria, Anatolia, and Elam (western Iran), then he used innovative tactics to keep his empire running smoothly.

Sargon’s inscription commemorating the creation of Dur-Šarruken Ancient Scripts, Ancient Artifacts

Ancient Scripts

Ancient Artifacts

Sargon’s inscription commemorating the creation of Dur-Šarruken

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Historical Artifacts

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Aliens And Ufos

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The famous bronze head of an Akkadian ruler, though to be Sargon of Akkad, though possibly his grandson Naram-Sin Sumerian King List, Objets Antiques, Alexandre Le Grand, Bagdad, Art Antique

Sumerian King List

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The famous bronze head of an Akkadian ruler, though to be Sargon of Akkad, though possibly his grandson Naram-Sin

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The Maritime History Podcast

Akkadian Empire

Enki is a god in Sumerian mythology, but later the influence of his cult spread throughout Meso & to the Canaanites/ Hittites/ Hurrians. He instructs Atrahasis to build a boat in order to rescue his family & other living creatures from the coming deluge. After the 7-day Deluge, the flood hero fre s a swallow/ raven/ dove in an effort to find if the flood waters have receded. Upon landing, a sacrifice is made to the gods Eyes Closed

Enki is a god in Sumerian mythology, but later the influence of his cult spread throughout Meso & to the Canaanites/ Hittites/ Hurrians. He instructs Atrahasis to build a boat in order to rescue his family & other living creatures from the coming deluge. After the 7-day Deluge, the flood hero fre s a swallow/ raven/ dove in an effort to find if the flood waters have receded. Upon landing, a sacrifice is made to the gods

Bronze head of a king, most likely Sargon of Akkad but possibly Naram-Sin. Unearthed in Nineveh (now in Iraq), Akkadian period, c. 2300 BC. Museum, Baghdad

Bronze head of a king, most likely Sargon of Akkad but possibly Naram-Sin. Unearthed in Nineveh (now in Iraq), Akkadian period, c. 2300 BC. Museum, Baghdad

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Akkadian Empire

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Ishtar Goddess, Queen Of Heaven

Queen Of Heaven

The oldest known dictionaries are cuneiform tablets from the Akkadian empire, 2nd millennium BC. Louvre Museum, Paris pic.twitter.com/VHqPu55dVs Louvre Museum, Museum Paris, Interesting History

Interesting History

The oldest known dictionaries are cuneiform tablets from the Akkadian empire, 2nd millennium BC. Louvre Museum, Paris pic.twitter.com/VHqPu55dVs

Victory Stele of Naram-Sin, king of Akkad. c. 2250 BCE. Brought from Sippar to Susa in the 12th century BCE. Restored in 1992 CE. (Louvre Museum, Paris)

Victory Stele of Naram-Sin, king of Akkad. c. 2250 BCE. Brought from Sippar to Susa in the 12th century BCE. Restored in 1992 CE. (Louvre Museum, Paris)

The Victory Stele of Naram-Sin is a stele that dates to approximately 2254-2218 BC, in the time of the Akkadian Empire, and is now in the Louvre in Paris.

The Victory Stele of Naram-Sin is a stele that dates to approximately 2254-2218 BC, in the time of the Akkadian Empire, and is now in the Louvre in Paris.

Kneeling Nude Heroes Holding Gatepost Standards, Akkadian, ca. 2250–2150 B.C. Archaeology News, Morgan Library, Iron Age

Archaeology News

Kneeling Nude Heroes Holding Gatepost Standards, Akkadian, ca. 2250–2150 B.C.

Kneeling Nude Heroes Holding Gatepost Standards. Akkadian, ca. 2250–2150 B.C., Inscribed in Sumerian, Shatpum son of Shallum, Cylinder seal, Red jasper.

Kneeling Nude Heroes Holding Gatepost Standards. Akkadian, ca. 2250–2150 B.C., Inscribed in Sumerian, Shatpum son of Shallum, Cylinder seal, Red jasper.

Ancient Egyptian Art

Ancient Egyptian Art

Mace head; carved from pink marble; perforated, polished and incised with votive inscription of Shar-kali-sharri to Shamash at Sippar. Authority Ruler: Shar-kali-sharri biography Culture/period Akkadian Date 2400BC-2200BC Pink Marble, World History

Mace head; carved from pink marble; perforated, polished and incised with votive inscription of Shar-kali-sharri to Shamash at Sippar. Authority Ruler: Shar-kali-sharri biography Culture/period Akkadian Date 2400BC-2200BC

A major work illustrating the imperial art of the Akkadian Dynasty, this victory stele celebrates the triumph of King Naram-Sin over a mountain people, the Lullubi Chiseled In Stone, Statues, Louvre Paris, Ancient China, Art Ancien

Chiseled In Stone

A major work illustrating the imperial art of the Akkadian Dynasty, this victory stele celebrates the triumph of King Naram-Sin over a mountain people, the Lullubi

Bull headed lyre from the tomb of Puabi, Royal Cemetery, Ur, c. 2600 BCE Gold leaf and lapis lazuli over a wooden core Empire Romain

Bull headed lyre from the tomb of Puabi, Royal Cemetery, Ur, c. 2600 BCE Gold leaf and lapis lazuli over a wooden core

Prisoner exiting a cage, on an Akkadian Empire victory stele circa 2300 BCE, Louvre Museum - Sargon of Akkad - Wikipedia Hebrew Bible, Prisoner, Cage, Louvre, Museum

Prisoner exiting a cage, on an Akkadian Empire victory stele circa 2300 BCE, Louvre Museum - Sargon of Akkad - Wikipedia

Kneeling Nude Heroes Holding Gatepost Standards, Akkadian, ca. 2250–2150 B.C. Inscribed in Sumerian, Shatpum son of Shallum, Cylinder seal, Red jasper.

Kneeling Nude Heroes Holding Gatepost Standards, Akkadian, ca. 2250–2150 B.C. Inscribed in Sumerian, Shatpum son of Shallum, Cylinder seal, Red jasper.

Royal Horses in Relief from the palace of Akkadian King Sargon II (ruled 722 BCE - 705 BCE) in his capital Dur-Sharrukin (Modern Khorsabad)

Royal Horses in Relief from the palace of Akkadian King Sargon II (ruled 722 BCE - 705 BCE) in his capital Dur-Sharrukin (Modern Khorsabad)