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The Akkadian Empire rose to power with Sargon from 2334 to 2279. This is the first true empire in Mesopotamia. The legend of Sargon of Akkad or Agade in Sumerian, tells how Sargon was was born of a priestess who put him in a basket in the river (similar to the story of Moses). A gardener found and raised him under Istar's protection. Sargon grew up to become the cupbearer to the King of Kish. He then overthrew the king, and set up his own kingdom at Akkad.
The last King of the Akkad empire was Naram-Sin, which means "lover of Sin" the moon goddess. There is the "Curse of Agade" because of his evil deeds.
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