The Age Of Agade- Inventing Empire In Ancient Mesopotamia -

The era saw the rise of bilingualism (Sumerian and Akkadian) and the emergence of Enheduanna

If Sargon had merely won battles, he would be a footnote. Instead, he created the "software" of empire. Before the Age of Agade, a conquered city was often plundered and left alone until the next conflict. Sargon introduced systemic control. The Age Of Agade- Inventing Empire In Ancient Mesopotamia