Sargon of Akkad vs Shutruk-Nahhunte I

Sargon of Akkad conquered the Sumerian city-states, including Uruk and Ur, unifying Mesopotamia under his rule. This marked the creation of the world's first empire, the Akkadian Empire.

Sargon established the city of Akkad as his capital, likely near modern Baghdad. The city became the administrative and cultural center of the Akkadian Empire, though its exact location remains unknown.

Sargon led military campaigns into Anatolia (modern Turkey), reaching the Taurus Mountains and the Mediterranean coast. These expeditions expanded Akkadian influence and secured trade routes for timber and metals.

Sargon faced widespread revolts across his empire in his later years. He suppressed rebellions in Sumer, Elam, and other regions, but the unrest foreshadowed the empire's eventual collapse after his death.

Shutruk-Nahhunte I conducted multiple military campaigns into Mesopotamia, expanding Elamite influence. He attacked cities such as Eshnunna and Sippar, weakening the Kassite dynasty of Babylon.

Shutruk-Nahhunte I led an Elamite invasion of Babylonia, capturing the city of Babylon. He plundered the city and removed the stele of Hammurabi, taking it to Susa as a trophy of war.

After conquering Babylon, Shutruk-Nahhunte I ordered the removal of the stele inscribed with the Code of Hammurabi. The stele was transported to Susa, the Elamite capital, where it remained until its rediscovery in 1901.