Sargon's military prowess allowed him to conquer a large territory, from the Mediterranean to the Persian Gulf, and from Anatolia to the Zagros Mountains. He defeated the armies of the Sumerian city-states, the Gutians, the Amorites, and the Elamites.
Administrative reforms
Sargon established a centralized administration, dividing his empire into provinces governed by appointed officials. He standardized weights and measures, introduced a new system of taxation, and promoted trade.
Cultural contributions
Sargon was a patron of the arts and literature, and he encouraged the development of a common Akkadian cultural identity. He built a new capital city at Akkad, which became a center of learning and culture.
Sargon's empire lasted for about 200 years, and its influence can still be seen in the modern world. The Akkadian language is still spoken today in parts of the Middle East, and the cuneiform script that the Akkadians used is still used to write other languages, such as Persian and Sumerian.