Ancient Mesopotamia: Life in the Cradle of Civilization

The Fall of Akkad and Gudea of Lagash (1x10)

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Learn some of the theories behind the fall of the Akkadian Empire. Major kings during this time run the gamut from Naram-Sin, one of the few Mesopotamian kings who claimed to be a god, to Gudea, a pious and benevolent king who may have served as a model for later leaders.