Šarru-Kīn (? – ?)
Šarru-Kīn (Sargon of Akkad) was a pivotal figure in ancient Mesopotamia, founder of the Akkadian Empire around 2334 BC. He revolutionized warfare, centralized power, and fostered a new era of art and culture, leaving a lasting legacy as one of history's first empire builders.
Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Museum (Chicago, United States of America)
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About this artwork
- Title: Relief from Palace of Sargon II at Khorsabad
- Artist: Šarru-Kīn
- Format: Panoramic
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Museum
- Color hue: Yellow-Green Range
- Color intensity: Balanced
