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Empires of Mesopotamia: Rise and Rule

Explore the ancient Mesopotamian empires, from the Akkadians to the Neo-Babylonians. Discover their achievements, rulers, and legacies, including Hammurabi's code of laws and Nebuchadnezzar's Hanging Gardens. Delve into the art, warfare, and advancements of these powerful empires that shaped the Middle East. Uncover the thirst for power and conquest that defined these civilizations. Which empire truly ruled them all?

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Empires of Mesopotamia: Rise and Rule

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  1. Which Empire rules them all? By: LiamWeber The Ziggurat At Ur, Iraq, Middle East. Photography. Encyclopædia Britannica ImageQuest. Web. 21 Feb 2014. http://quest.eb.com/images/151_2529853

  2. What were the most important achievements of the four empires? What did they achieve when in power? Who ruled them? What empire was the most bloodthirsty? Wagon Wheel. Photograph. Encyclopædia Britannica ImageQuest. Web. 21 Feb 2014. http://quest.eb.com/images/111_1497085

  3. The first Mesopotamian empires was the Akkadians. -The Akkadians empire, Sargon did something we do today. He fought for land. -The Akkadians built one of the strongest cities in Mesopotamia - The Akkadians were thirsty for land, but they also had great 3-D sculptures

  4. After winning Akkadia, the Babylon empire arose. -Babylonia’s empire Hammurabi, started the first code of laws -Hammurabi worked hard to unite his empire to keep them together -The Babylonians also were fond of art

  5. The Assyrians after the Babylonians -The Assyrians were feared for there thirst for blood - Assyria was led by powerfulrulers. -The Assyrians had many advanced attach tactics and more siege weapons.

  6. The Neo-Babylonians arise to the face of power -Nebuchadrezzar, Neo-Babylonian’s first empire, made sure to keep the empire safe. -One of the seven wonders of the world (Modern time) the hanging gardens of Babylon were made under Nebuchadrezzar’s rule -Nebuchadrezzar made sure to keep his empire safe

  7. The best empire to live under was the Neo-Babylonian Empire -Neo-Babylonians were safe and not constantly under attack -Neo-Babylonian life was a little easier and safer because of high protection like thick walls -Many beautiful sites and palaces were in Neo-Babylon

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