Sargon, byname sargon of akkad, flourished 23rd century bc, ancient mesopotamian ruler reigned c. Earlier this week, sargon of akkad was one of the controversial figures who were banned from patreon, when the crowdfunding site purged a number of its users. Although benjamin claims the mantle of skeptic, his commentary often. As the cities which had been conquered by lugalzagesi tried to regain their independence, sargon of akkad had to fight several subsequent battles to establish his supremacy over sumer. According to legend, sargon of akkad was born in secret to a priestess mother who set him adrift on a river, where he was found by the common. Sargon was able to use his military and personal genius to carve out a large empire. The epic reign of sargon of akkad the great courses daily. He founded the akkadian dynasty and was the first ruler in history to. No one knows who sargon, the founder of the akkadian empire, was, nor the location of the fabled city of akkad. By conquest he established a great empire that included the whole of mesopotamia and extended over syria and elam. Sargon of akkad also known as sargon the great, was the first ruler of the akkadian empire. Sargon was one of the first people in recorded history to create an empire, or multiethnic state.
In this lesson, we will explore the culture and history of the ancient akkadians. Please do not contact the subjects of any of my videos, ever. Based on what we know about in history, he created the first empire in recorded history, making an empire along the mesopotamia river basin. Naramsin 225418 was the grandson of sargon, founder of the akkad dynasty see 1st empire that was headquartered in akkad, a city somewhere in northern babylonia. Sargon of akkad also known as sargon the great, sharganisharri, and sarrukan, meaning true king or legitimate king reigned in mesopotamia from 2334 to 2279 bce.
Carl benjamin, better known online as sargon of akkad, is an english youtuber dedicated to antifeminism, centrism and criticism of social justice. Carl benjamin sargon of akkad is a british youtuber. Although his topics have generally involved culture, history and gaming, hes gained fame and notoriety in certain circles for his commentaries. Sargon iis army was repelled by the elamites the babylonians arrived too late to have any effect and left the field. Sargon of akkad has been using the platform provided by youtube to express his views on various topics in the social and political arena. Mar 02, 2019 in 2334 bc, king sargon of akkad founded one of the worlds greatest empires. Sargon of akkad live uploaded a video 11 months ago 3. Sargon, king of akkad, reigned from 2334 to 2279 b. Its the most dense legalese you can imagine, certainly not a vote winner. Sargon of akkad has been using the platform provided by. Sargon of akkad facts for kids kiddle encyclopedia. Ukips london assembly representative and education spokesman david kurten discusses candice owens, idpol, islamic prison gangs, the battenfarage schism and grilling sadiq khan during the monthly.
High quality sargon of akkad gifts and merchandise. Carl benjamin 1979, better known as sargon of akkad or the thinkery, is a youtube talker, failed ukip candidate for the south west england constituency of the european parliament, rightwing reactionary and trend setter in the exciting new scene of dairy based fashion. Carl benjamin, aka sargon of akkad is an atheist gamer, amateur historian and youtube commentator from the united kingdom whos been active since 2010 and known for his this week in stupid videos. Sargon of akkad biography facts, childhood, family. How did sargon of akkad influence ancient mesopotamian. He is sometimes identified as the first person in recorded history to rule over an empire. The rise of sargon of akkad, who ruled from 2334 to 2279 b.
Before sargon came to power, the primary language spoken and written in mesopotamia was sumerian, which was a language isolate, meaning that it was a language not related to any other. Jan 29, 2019 the crowdfunding platform patreon came under a lot of heat in certain circles after the site decided to ban british youtuber sargon of akkad. Sargon of akkad, also called sargon the great, sarrukan and sharganisharri, was the founder and first king of the akkadian empire. The name akkad was taken from the city of agade, which was founded by the semitic conqueror sargon about 2300 bce. 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. King sargon of akkadfacts and information national geographic. From humble beginnings, he rose to great power, conquering mesopotamia and parts of iran, turkey and. Sargon the great was one of the worlds earliest empire builders. Have you ever wondered who created the first empire in history. Fall of the empire in 2100 bc the sumerian city of ur rose back into power conquering the city of akkad. After conquering sumer, he set his sights on syria, susa of the elamites, southern anatolia and even western iran. We will also examine the first empire in history created by the akkadian ruler sargon of akkad, or sargon the great. He controlled and taxed trade so that he could maintain a professional military and transform his.
Sarrugi, also known as sargon the great, was the first ruler of the akkadian empire, known for his conquests of the sumerian citystates in the 24th to 23rd centuries bc. His capital was called agade in the akkadian language. Biography of sargon the great, ruler of mesopotamia. After the fall of sargons dynasty about 2150 bce, the central iraq region was ruled by a state jointly composed of. Nothing certain is known of sargons birth or younger years. Sargon of akkads greatest influence on ancient mesopotamia was his introduction of the akkadian language. The akkadians emerged sometime after 2400 bce, and lived in mesopotamia. His empire included the land between the tigris and euphrates rivers, and part of what is presentday turkey his capital was called agade in the akkadian language sargon of akkad may have been the same person as the first sargon. An independent state consisting of a main city and its surrounding agricultural land.
The ruins have not been found, but it is believed to be on the river euphrates. He has over 620k subscribers to his youtube channel. Jan 03, 2017 centered at the mesopotamian city of akkad, the akkadian empire was the largest empire in recorded history up to that point. From roughly 2334 to 2279 bce, he ruled a civilization called the akkadian empire, consisting largely of ancient mesopotamia, after conquering all of sumer southern mesopotamia as well as parts of syria, anatolia turkey, and elam western iran.
Prior to sargons time, people in the mesopotamian region. Jun 07, 2019 historical record and tablets from sargons era. Oct 18, 2017 sargon of akkad was a really important person. Sargon, byname sargon of akkad, flourished 23rd century bc, ancient. The legend of sargon of akkad ancient history encyclopedia. The surviving fragments of the sumerianlanguage sargon legend, that was. Sargon of akkad also known as carl benjamin is a youtube pundit best known for his videos in which he criticizes people he calls regressive lefts, sjws, and radical feminists, especially. He established the regions first semitic dynasty and was. Sargon of akkad may have been the same person as the first sargon of assyria also known as sharrukin or sharrukin. The creator of this empire was sargon, from 23702315 b. Founded by the famous king sargon of akkad, the akkadian empire existed for around 180 years from 2334 bc to.
From humble roots, he created a golden age in mesopotamia. Sargon of akkad spouts hate facts progressives cant. From humble beginnings, he rose to great power, conquering mesopotamia and parts of iran, turkey and syria. King sargon in this article, we will learn and discover some interesting facts about king sargon, his history, and his contributions. Sargon the great was one of the worlds earliest empirebuilders.
From roughly2334 to 2279 bce, he ruled a civilization called the akkadian empire, consisting largely of ancient mesopotamia,after conquering all of sumer southern mesopotamia as well as parts of syria, anatolia turkey, andelamwestern iran. He was found by a drawer of water, akki who raised him up as his son and later inducted him as his. According to the sumerian king list, akkad agade was built by sargon of akkad, 23th century bc, and is often called the first empire in history. I wrote previously about the establishment of civilization with corresponding technological and cultural developments. Sargon the great, the akkadian emperor history history on the net. Carl benjamin sargon of akkad bio, facts, family life. Sharganisharri sharkalisharri is, in fact, sargons greatgrandson, the successor of naramsin. They had a writing system, and even produced works of literature.
Carl benjamin is a british youtuber better known under the name sargon of akkad. The empire comes after a long relationship with sumer, and before the ethnic akkadian empires of babylonia and assyria according to the sumerian king list, akkad agade was built by sargon of akkad. Sargon conquered sumeria and upper mesopotamia and extracted tribute from lands as far w as the mediterranean. Even so, it is known from older cuneiform writings that the city was already there before sargon, in the time of the kings of uruk.
Slim fit, order a size up if youd like it less fitting. Jun 18, 2016 the survey sargon most likely barely read at all before concluding it was facts i assume because, for methodological reasons he doesnt understand, the resulting figures are lower than the other. Feelings dont care about laurie pennys facts youtube. According to legend, sargon of akkad was born in secret to a priestess mother who set him adrift on a river, where he was found by the common laborer who raised him. It is a challenge to sort out the facts of sargons rule from these. In fact, although his name was among the most famous in antiquity, he was unknown. Nov, 2018 carl benjamin sargon of akkad is a british youtuber. From roughly 2334 to 2279 bce, he ruled a civilization called the akkadian empire, consisting largely of ancient. Sargon ii left kalhu at the head of his army and met the combined forces of babylon and elam in battle on the plains outside of the city of dur. One of the first of the great mesopotamian conquerors, he was a usurper who founded his capital at agade akkad, from which his kingdom took its name. Jul 23, 2019 sargon the great was one of the worlds earliest empire builders.
Patreon explains why they deplatformed sargon of akkad. He is listed in the assyrian king list as the son of ikunum and the founder of a dynasty. Before sargon took power, the prominent sumerian citystates of ur and uruk contended with kish to their north, in akkad, near modernday baghdad. Sargon the great of akkad who reigned from circa 2334 bc to 2284 bc. Sargon s empire would probably have included assyria. Sargon of akkad spouts hate facts progressives cant answer. But the royal inscriptions do attest to him although the majority of akkad texts come from 2nd millennium assyrian and babylonian texts. He founded the akkadian dynasty and was the first ruler in history to win and hold an empire.
There are many men who came after him who used the same name. Debating sargon of akkad and exposing him as a white nationalist duration. This biography profiles his childhood, life, rule, administration, timeline, and gives some fun facts. Sargon united the various citystates in the region and extended his rule to encompass much of mesopotamia. Sargon of akkad simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. His reign is considered the peak of the akkadian empire.
Not that compelling, considering one of the mothers did it to save their babe moses, and the other apparently to hide h. Sargon of akkad prominent leader who rose out of obscurity. Is it possible that king sargon of akkad was moses. Kids learn about the history of the akkadian empire. Sargon of akkad, also known as sargon the great, defeated lugalzagesi in the battle of uruk and conquered his empire. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Sargon of akkad also known as sargon of agade and sargon the great, reigned 2334 to 2279 bce, the founder of the akkadian empire, was a man keenly aware of his times and the people. Apr 06, 2020 sargon of akkad spouts hate facts progressives cant answer. Carl benjamin 1979, better known as sargon of akkad or the thinkery, is a youtube talker, failed ukip candidate for the south west england constituency of the european parliament, rightwing reactionary.
Sargon of akkad simple english wikipedia, the free. The only thing they have in common is that they both got pitched into a river in a basket. Not only did he found an empire, but he kept it operating smoothly with the innovative use at the time of akkadian bureaucrats installed in every conquered city. He is equally famous today as the father of the great poetpriestess enheduanna. Sargon himself believed he was the son of a temple priestess and an unknown father. At its peak, it controlled a vast area including most of modern iraq, kuwait, syria, lebanon, turkey and iran. Carl benjamin sargon of akkad bio, facts, family life of. In 2334 bc, king sargon of akkad founded one of the worlds greatest empires. His empire included the land between the tigris and euphrates rivers, and part of what is presentday turkey. He ruled from a new capital, akkad, which the sumerian king list claims he built on the left bank of the euphrates.