King sargon i sargon was the worlds first empirebuilder, sending his troops as far as egypt and ethiopia. The parade example comes from dur shurrukin, where sargon had a. Old akkadian writing and grammar oriental institute. Theres no argument that sargon of akkads real name. Twentyfour years later, the empire of lugalzagesi was destroyed by the forces of a semitic prince from the northern city of akkad, sargon the great. Jan 14, 2020 a couple of the altright wastes of space also stood, notably sargon of akkad carl benjamin, who stood in the south west england eu constituency for deadparrot party ukip, whose group benjamin was one of 6 received 53,739 out of a possible 1,676,173 3. Thats some gamergatequality logic and personal integrity right there. Another clue possibly linking sargon with nimrod is the mention that cush was the father of nimrod. While he was clearly a brilliant military leader, it was the story he told of his youth and rise to power that exerted a powerful influence over the sumerians he sought to conquer. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. A member of the eurosceptic rightwing uk independence party ukip, he was one of its unsuccessful candidates for the south west england constituency in the 2019 european parliament election during the gamergate controversy, he promoted a conspiracy theory that feminists were. Sargon ii was a neoassyrian king named after sargon of akkad. Ancient records of assyria and babylonia oriental institute the.
Sargon of akkad definition of sargon of akkad by the. Sargon article about sargon by the free dictionary. The legend of sargon of akkad ancient history encyclopedia. King hammurabi is considered the greatest empire engineer since sargon of akkad. Sargon ii, king of assyria society of biblical literature. Sargon of akkad had a failed kickstarter game, refunds. Sargon of akkad, also called sargon the great, sarrukan and sharganisharri, was the founder and first king of the akkadian empire. Carl benjamin antifeminist videos are in bad taste. Story of sargon of akkad mesopotamia reading passage by story. It is also noteworthy that you preface your accusation of sargon by saying, theres no argument that sargon of akkads antifeminist videos are in bad taste. Youll be assessed on your understanding of the history and legacy.
High quality sargon of akkad inspired tshirts by independent artists and designers from around the world. Daily life in ancient mesopotamia ancient history encyclopedia. Efforts conducted over the fortythree year period of his reign allowed a centralized world government of babylon to form that not only served the people on an emotional, cultural and religiospiritual level, but also reaching energetic and monetary heights. A former member of the eurosceptic rightwing uk independence party ukip, he was one of its unsuccessful candidates for the south west england constituency. Carl benjamin born 1979 is a british antifeminist youtuber with the online pseudonym sargon of akkad. He attempted to establish a unified empire and to end the hostilities among the citystates. The feud between sargon of akkad and thunderf00t, which was started by the latter, is pretty tedious in and of itself. Aug 23, 2014 king hammurabi is considered the greatest empire engineer since sargon of akkad. The empire comes after a long relationship with sumer, and before the ethnic akkadian empires of babylonia and assyria according to the sumerian king list, akkad agade was built by sargon of akkad. Sargon of akkad synonyms, sargon of akkad pronunciation, sargon of akkad translation, english dictionary definition of sargon of akkad. Sargon s vast empire is known to have extended from elam to the mediterranean sea, including mesopotamia, parts of modernday iran and syria, and possibly parts of anatolia and the arabian peninsula.
A twitter user claims to have reported sargon of akkads account for including a pornographic image in a tweet sent to him in reply, posting a screenshot of an email purportedly from twitters support team stating, weve investigated and suspended the account you reported as it was found to be participating in abusive behavior. Carl benjamin, aka sargon of akkad is an atheist gamer, amateur historian and youtube commentator from the united kingdom whos been active since 2010 and known for his this week in stupid videos. Mason revealed himself as the biggovernment, antibrexit globalist, who wants your tax dollars to pay for his hobby, while benjamin repeatedly invaded altright spaces, only to dominate the conversation with firstyear communist. Sargon the magnificent kindle edition by sydney bristowe. Bronze head of a king of the old akkadian dynasty, most likely representing either naramsin or sargon of akkad. Akkad synonyms, akkad pronunciation, akkad translation, english dictionary definition of akkad. A former member of the eurosceptic rightwing uk independence party ukip, he was one of its unsuccessful candidates for the south west england constituency in the 2019 european parliament election. Sargon of akkad simple english wikipedia, the free. Sargon was claimed to be the son of laibum or ittibel, a humble. I dont follow sargon of akkad, so the article has to tell me what is going on, which it does not do. Aug 30, 2014 the socalled naru literature consists of a small group of apocryphal naruinscriptions, composed probably in the early second millennium b. He presided over his empire from the city of akkad, the ruins of which are. Akkadian, the creator of which was sargon of akkade, the founder of a new.
Offending peoples sensibilities is part of the product, part of why the videos appeal to neoreactionary dillweeds. This biblical city, akkad, was most probably identical with the northern babylonian city known to us as agade not agane. He ruled from a new capital, akkad, which the sumerian king list claims he built on the left bank of the euphrates. Although his topics have generally involved culture, history and gaming, hes gained fame and notoriety in certain circles for his commentaries. Thus, under writing, only the typical examples matum, manama. The ruins have not been found, but it is believed to be on the river euphrates. He is intelligent, and usually fair, but sometimes i feel like he focuses too much on a particular issue. The details of its founding, by sargon of akkad, have come down to us in a. Sargon of akkad launches petition to save free speech by. Sargon of akkad created the first empire in history, and this quizworksheet combo will help you test your knowledge of the man. Sargon of akkad simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
I am someone who has been closely following and generally existing within the community thunderf00t is. Sargon of akkad also known as sargon of agade and sargon the great, reigned 2334 to 2279 bce, the founder of the akkadian empire, was a man keenly aware of his times and the people he would rule over. Sargon of akkad sharrukin legitimate king, possibly a title he took on gaining power defeated and captured lugalzagesi in the battle of uruk and conquered his empire. Although benjamin claims the mantle of skeptic, his commentary often features theories of a rather more conspiratorial. Carl benjamin 1979, better known as sargon of akkad or the thinkery, is a youtube talker, failed ukip candidate for the south west england constituency of the european parliament, rightwing reactionary and trend setter in the exciting new scene of dairy based fashion. By force of arms he conquered all the sumerian states, the entire tigriseuphrates basin, and brought into being an empire that stretched from the taurus mountains to the persian gulf. Sargon the great of akkad 23402284 bc tony malliaras on. Popular sumer akkad books showing 4 of 34 the sumerian controversy.
Jul 25, 2015 sargons death, and a little bit about some of his successors, including naramsin some thoughts about the degree to which sargon was a prototype for many of the great rulers and conquerors who came later, and whether conventional notions of greatness might in fact have a tinge of psychopathy that serves the rulers interests. Youre vilifying him in an attempt to gain the readers sympathy. The earliest records in the akkadian language date to the time of sargon. Sargon began his royal career at kish right after the flood. The sources are quoted in the measure of their relevance. Even so, it is known from older cuneiform writings that the city was already there before sargon, in the time of the kings of uruk. Sargons death, and a little bit about some of his successors, including naramsin some thoughts about the degree to which sargon was a prototype for many of the great rulers and conquerors who came later, and whether conventional notions of greatness might in fact have a tinge of psychopathy that serves the rulers interests. He is sometimes identified as the first person in recorded history to rule over an empire he was the founder of the sargonic or old akkadian dynasty. Mallowan, the bronze head of the akkadian period from nineveh, iraq volume 3 issue 01 the british institute for the study of iraq, spring 1936, 104110. Sargon of akkad, real name carl benjamin, is the pseudonym of a british historian and liberal social commentator. A special report by heather lynn, legends of babylon and egypt in relation to hebrew tradition by.
This biography profiles his childhood, life, rule, administration, timeline, and gives some fun facts. In these works the form of the naru is retained, but the matter is legendary or even fictitious. This resource is a reading passage that tells the story of sargon of akkadia, the. Apr 21, 2016 on, professional feminismhater carl benjamin, known on youtube as sargon of akkad, has started a petition demanding that universities presumably, every single one of them immediately suspend social justice courses because he thinks that social justice professors are up to no good. Aug 12, 2015 sargon is debating the statements of people, which falls squarely under fair use. Cush may have been the biblical name for the city of kish, where sargon first took power. Sarrugi, also known as sargon the great, was the first ruler of the akkadian empire, known for his conquests of the sumerian citystates in the 24th to 23rd centuries bc. Although benjamin claims the mantle of skeptic, his commentary often. Pdf nimrod the mighty, king of kish, king of sumer and akkad.
The present study of old akkadian writing and grammar is based on sources fully listed and discussed in the glossary of old akkadian published in 1957 as mad iii. For many years, the events described in the curse of akkad were thought, like the details of sargons birth, to be purely fictional. Over the past summer, first thunderf00t phil tenis mason, and then sargon of akkad carl benjamin, selfimmolated through acts of efamedriven hubris. Sargon of akkad launches petition to save free speech by censoring sjw professors april 21, 2016 415 comments.
His empire included the land between the tigris and euphrates rivers, and part of what is presentday turkey his capital was called agade in the akkadian language sargon of akkad may have been the same person as the first sargon of assyria also known as sharrukin or sharrukin. I thought i would find him pretentious, but when i actually listen to what he says, its pretty much all reasonable. The akkadian empire wis the first auncient semiticspeakin empire o mesopotamie, centred in the ceety o akkad an its surroondin region, an aa cried akkad in auncient mesopotamie an accad in the bible genesis 10. Although his topics have generally involved culture, history and gaming, hes gained fame and notoriety in certain circles for his commentaries on politics, current events and especially social. Sargon the great ancient civilizations mesopotamia sargon of akkad was the first ruler of the semiticspeaking akkadian empire, known for his conquests of the sumerian citystates in the 24th to 23rd centuries bc. But you apparently feel that different standards apply for the two. Assyria, viceroy of babylon, king of sumer and akkad, the king who, with the help of.
Heather lynn goodreads author shelved 2 times as sumerakkad avg rating 3. Sargon was one of the first people in recorded history to create an empire, or multiethnic state. Sargons rule introduced a new level of political organization that was characterized by an even more clearcut separation between religious. According to the sumerian king list, akkad agade was built by sargon of akkad, 23th century bc, and is often called the first empire in history.
It reached the height of its power in the third millennium bc. High quality sargon of akkad gifts and merchandise. Are you getting the free resources, updates, and special offers we send out. Sargons job is to be a bombastic asshole who debates recordings of people his fans hate, delivering the gradeschool putdowns his.
Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. A couple of the altright wastes of space also stood, notably sargon of akkad carl benjamin, who stood in the south west england eu constituency for deadparrot party ukip, whose group benjamin was one of 6 received 53,739 out of a possible 1,676,173 3. A channel for discussions, debates and free exchange in the marketplace of ideas. Akkad simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Neobabylonian king nabonidus showed great interest in the history of the sargonid dynasty and even conducted excavations of sargons palaces and those of his successors. Sargon of akkad biography facts, childhood, family. Sargon of akkad definition of sargon of akkad by the free. Are you getting the free resources, updates, and special. Portrait of a sumerian prisoner on a victory stele of sargon of akkad. We hunted the mammoth is an ad free, readersupported publication written and published by longtime journalist david futrelle, who has been tracking.
Bronze head of an akkadian ruler, discovered in nineveh in 1931, presumably depicting either sargon or sargons grandson naramsin rijksmuseum van oudheden. To be clear, you want the section to take a stronger editorial stance rather than just quoting what he said. An ancient region of mesopotamia occupying the northern part of babylonia. But its far more interesting in its likely motivations. The egoistic selfdestruction of thunderf00t and sargon of. Pdf the intent of this paper is to examine the story of nimrod in genesis x 812, offering fresh insight on both the. In this book, first published in 1927, british painter and writer sydney bristowe describes her cainsargon of akkad equation theory. Please do not contact the subjects of any of my videos, ever. You apparently feel that sargon s actions are wrong because it is sargon, and that anyone who defends someone for refunding his ks backers is guilty of bias and hiding behind fake moralisms.
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