Sargon of Akkad

GPTKB entity

Statements (196)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Persian_Empire
gptkb:King
gptkb:historical_figure
gptkbp:administrative_division provinces
gptkbp:alliance formed alliances with local rulers
gptkbp:archaeological_findings artifacts from Akkad
gptkbp:artifacts Akkadian artifacts
gptkbp:artwork gptkb:patron_of_the_arts
Akkadian art style
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:the_Epic_of_Gilgamesh
the rise of urban centers
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:Akkad
gptkbp:born c. 2334 BC
gptkbp:born_in gptkb:Akkad
gptkbp:burial_place gptkb:unknown
gptkbp:capital gptkb:Akkad
gptkbp:contemporary other ancient rulers
the Sumerian kings
gptkbp:contribution development of writing
gptkbp:created standing army
gptkbp:cultural_exchange with surrounding regions
between Akkad and Sumer
gptkbp:cultural_heritage gptkb:Akkadian_culture
part of Mesopotamian heritage
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired legends and myths
gptkbp:cultural_influence gptkb:Akkadian_language
gptkb:Mesopotamia
on later civilizations.
spread of Akkadian language
gptkbp:cultural_practices Akkadian customs
gptkbp:cultural_symbol symbol of power and authority
gptkbp:death_place gptkb:Akkad
gptkbp:defeated Sumerian city-states
city-states of Sumer
gptkbp:depicted_in gptkb:Art_History
gptkbp:descendant gptkb:Naram-Sin
gptkb:Akkadian_rulers
gptkbp:died c. 2279 BC
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations alliances with neighboring states
gptkbp:dynasty gptkb:Akkadian_Dynasty
gptkbp:economic_policy agricultural surplus
gptkbp:epic_tales featured in epic tales
gptkbp:established centralized government
a system of taxation
a network of roads
a postal system
law codes
the first empire in history
the first empire
first known empire in history
Akkadian language as official
a legacy of power.
trade with distant lands
gptkbp:expanded_his_empire_to gptkb:Mesopotamia
gptkbp:expanded_his_territory_to Sumer and beyond
gptkbp:expansion gptkb:trade_routes
Akkadian territory
gptkbp:famous_quote " I am Sargon, the great king"
gptkbp:father gptkb:unknown
gptkbp:founded gptkb:Persian_Empire
Akkadian dynasty
gptkbp:has_tradition performed religious rituals
gptkbp:historical_analysis studied by historians
gptkbp:historical_context rise of city-states
gptkbp:historical_debate authenticity of accounts
debated among scholars
gptkbp:historical_documentation cuneiform tablets
gptkbp:historical_figure gptkb:ancient_Mesopotamia
gptkbp:historical_figures influenced by earlier kings
compared with other ancient leaders
gptkbp:historical_impact inspired legends and myths
influenced governance in later civilizations
shaped future empires
gptkbp:historical_interpretation varied interpretations by historians
varied interpretations of his reign
gptkbp:historical_legacy remains a significant figure in history.
considered a legendary figure
considered a great conqueror
gptkbp:historical_period gptkb:Ancient_Mesopotamia
gptkbp:historical_records inscriptions and texts
mentioned in various ancient records
inscriptions and stele
gptkbp:historical_research subject of extensive research
gptkbp:historical_significance first ruler to create a multi-national empire
pioneered imperial governance
unification of Mesopotamia
gptkbp:historical_site Akkadian ruins
gptkbp:historical_source gptkb:ancient_texts
gptkb:The_Sumerian_King_List
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sargon of Akkad
gptkbp:influence later Mesopotamian empires
gptkbp:influence_on later Mesopotamian rulers
gptkbp:influenced the development of writing
later empires
the concept of kingship
later rulers
the spread of Akkadian culture
the structure of future empires
gptkbp:infrastructure built roads and canals
gptkbp:inspired gptkb:historical_narratives
legends and myths
gptkbp:is_a_figure_in legend and myth
myth and history.
gptkbp:is_a_subject_of many historical debates
gptkbp:is_associated_with gptkb:the_city_of_Akkad
gptkbp:is_influential_in the development of writing
the spread of Akkadian language
gptkbp:is_known_for his military campaigns
conquering Sumer
establishing one of the first empires
gptkbp:is_known_to established a centralized government
gptkbp:is_often_described_as gptkb:Sargon_the_Great
gptkbp:is_regarded_as gptkb:the_Mesopotamian_city-states
the Sumerian and Akkadian cultures
gptkbp:is_remembered_for a legendary ruler
his conquests and administration
gptkbp:is_worshipped_by gods of Sumer
gptkbp:known_as gptkb:Sargon_the_Great
gptkbp:known_for building projects
military conquests
administrative reforms
his military strategies
his military campaigns
his administrative skills
his diplomatic relations
his legacy in history
founding the Akkadian Empire
his contributions to governance
his role in history
his role in trade expansion
his role in the history of Mesopotamia
his impact on future civilizations
his role in unifying Sumer
gptkbp:language gptkb:Akkadian
gptkbp:language_spoken gptkb:Akkadian
gptkbp:laws codified laws
gptkbp:leadership conquered neighboring territories
gptkbp:legacy inspiration for later leaders
inspiration for future empires
gptkbp:military_campaign against Amorites
against Elamites
against Gutians
gptkbp:military_service professional army
conquered Sumerian city-states
gptkbp:military_strategy siege warfare
use of chariots
gptkbp:mother gptkb:unknown
gptkbp:mythology associated with divine favor
gptkbp:narrative told in various ancient texts
told in various cultures
gptkbp:national_team gptkb:Sumer
gptkbp:notable_battle Battle of the Euphrates
gptkbp:notable_ruler gptkb:Persian_Empire
influenced subsequent leaders.
gptkbp:political_innovation establishment of a bureaucracy
gptkbp:portrayed_in in art and literature
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:none
gptkbp:promoted art and culture
gptkbp:reign gptkb:Persian_Empire
c. 2279 BC
c. 2334 BC
c. 2334–2279 BC
the 24th century BC
gptkbp:religion gptkb:polytheism
Mesopotamian religion
gptkbp:route_of_administration centralized government
gptkbp:ruled the 24th century BC
for 56 years
gptkbp:social_structure gptkb:monarchy
hierarchical society
vassal states
gptkbp:succeeded_by his son
his son Rimush
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Rimush
gptkbp:system cuneiform
gptkbp:temple gptkb:Enlil_temple_in_Nippur
constructed temples
gptkbp:title gptkb:Persian_Empire
gptkbp:trade expanded trade routes
gptkbp:type_of established tax system
gptkbp:was a king of the Akkadian Empire
gptkbp:was_a gptkb:military_leadership
gptkbp:was_a_key_figure_in the history of the ancient Near East
the development of writing
gptkbp:was_a_patron_of the arts
gptkbp:was_a_pioneer_in gptkb:military_organization
empire building
gptkbp:was_involved_in trade networks
gptkbp:was_known_for administrative innovations
his administrative reforms
gptkbp:writings gptkb:Akkadian_literature
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Persian_Empire
gptkb:Mesopotamia
gptkb:the_Akkadians
gptkb:Akkad
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5