The Akkadians established the Akkadian Empire in 2330 BC by taking over the Sumerian people of Mesopotamia. The Sumerian civilization came under new rulers as the Akkadians formed their empire in Mesopotamia, replacing the Sumerian people as the dominant power in the region.

1. 2330 BC
• Mesopotamia gets new rulers
– The Sumerian people were taken over by the Akkadians. The
Akkadians established the Akkadian Empire