Sargon, the First King

Discover how Sargon rose from servant to empire builder and shaped early Mesopotamian history.

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Long ago, people lived in many small city-states in Mesopotamia. Each city had its own leader. Then a man named Sargon became famous. Many historians say he was the first king of a real empire. He ruled around 2334 BCE. People followed him because he was brave and smart. He wanted peace and strong trade between cities.