Sargon and the world's first empire

Sargon of Akkad was the first recorded builder of an empire. He founded the Akkadian Empire in Ancient Mesopotamia in the year 2334BC and it would last until 2154BC a total of almost 180 years. His Empire is not the only first. We have evidence of roads, postal service and the worlds first standing army. This video covers the life and death of Sargon of Akkad. Music from Epidemic Sound