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Akkadian

Refers to the culture, period, and style in Mesopotamia from c. 2334 to 2193 B.C.E. during the rule of the dynasty founded by Sargon of Akkad.

Dates

c. 2334–2193 B.C.E.

Places

Asia > West Asia > Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Syria, Turkey

Basics to get you started

c. 2250–2150 B.C.E.

2254–2218 B.C.E.

c. 7600–500 B.C.E.

All Textbook Chapters

Rethinking approaches to the art of the Ancient Near East until c. 600 B.C.E.

Textbook Chapter - Reframing Art History