2334 BC
Sargon of Akkad begins his reign
Sargon rises to power in Mesopotamia.
- Time period
- 2334 BC
- Region
- Middle East
- Theme
- Politics
- Civilization
- Akkadian Empire
The middle chronology places the start of Sargon's reign around 2334 BCE. His conquests united numerous Mesopotamian cities under Akkadian rule.