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Prisoners escorted by a soldier, on a victory stele of Sargon of Akkad, circa 2300 BC. The hairstyle of the prisoners (curly hair on top and short hair on the sides) is characteristic of Sumerians, as also seen on the Standard of Ur. Louvre Museum.

First Sumerian Revolt – People Oppose The Harsh Akkadian Empire

AncientPages.com | April 14, 2023

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - We tend to focus on ancient Sumerian inventions, their significant architectural accomplishments, and their vast scientific knowledge. Ancient Sumerian clay tablets are praised

The Marduk Prophecy Of Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar I And The Stolen Statue Of A God

AncientPages.com | July 4, 2019

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - As the son of the mighty god Enki, creator and protector of humanity, Marduk plays an important role in Mesopotamian mythology and the

Sargon Of Akkad – Prominent Leader Who Rose Out Of Obscurity

AncientPages.com | June 7, 2019

David Tee - AncientPages.com - Even though his true name, Sarru-kinnu, meant ‘true king’, he took the name Sargon when he ascended the throne. Why he did this

The ziggurat at Aqar Quf rises 180 feet above the desert west of Baghdad.

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Ancient Ziggurat Of Aqar Quf Dedicated To God Enlil

AncientPages.com | May 3, 2019

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Aqar Quf, currently an archaeological site of the ancient city of Dur Kurigalzu (or the “Fortress of Kurigalzu”) is located in central Iraq, 30