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Battle of Uruk
-2334 • Sumer
Historical Overview
The decisive battle against the Sumerian King Lugal-Zagesi. Sargon crushed the opposing army and tore down the city walls of Uruk to secure hegemony in southern Mesopotamia.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Total Akkadian victory; capture of Lugal-Zagesi.
Akkadian Empire
- Commander: Sargon von Akkad
- Strength: ca. 5400
League of Sumerian Cities
- Commander: Lugal-Zagesi
- Strength: ca. 12000
Strategic Context
Sargon had to eliminate the most powerful rival in Sumer to force the transition from city-states to a unified territorial state.
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