History of Sumer - Akkadian Empire

Akkadian Empire

The Akkadian period lasted ca. 2334–2218 BC (short chronology).

Sargon ca. 2334–2279 BC
Rimush ca. 2278–2270 BC younger son of Sargon
Man-ishtishu ca. 2269–2255 BC elder son of Sargon
Naram-Suen ca. 2254–2218 BC son of Man-ishtishu
Shar-kali-sharri ca. 2217–2193 BC son of Naram-Suen
Irgigi
Imi
Nanum
Elulu
Dudu ca. 2189–2168 BC
Shu-Durul ca. 2168–2147 BC Akkad defeated by the Gutians

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