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The Akkadian Empire was the state that grew up around the city of Akkad north of Sumer, reaching its greatest extent under Sargon of Akkad. Although ascertaining exact dates during this period is subject to significant disagreement, the Akkadian Empire lasted from about 2350 BC to 2150 BC—approximately 200 years. Under Akkadian rule, the Sumerian, and even Elamite languages were marginalized in favour of the Semitic Akkadian language.