Akkadian

Period and style in Mesopotamia from about 2340 to 2150 BCE during the rule of the dynasty founded by Sargon of Akkad. This style is characterized by a sense of realism and a high degree of artistic technical achievement.

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Akkadian
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
December 12, 2012
Last Updated
April 15, 2024