We know that around the 22nd century BC, the Gutians successfully invaded the Akkadian Empire, toppling the last Akkadian king. The Gutian invasion had far-reaching consequences for the Akkadian Empire and the region as a whole. Many historians believe environmental changes played a key role in the decline and eventual fall of the Akkadian Empire. The End of the Akkadian Empire and the Gutian InvasionThese problems might not have been so serious if the Akkadian Empire hadn’t grown so big. Top image: Representational image of the Gutian Invasion of the Akkadian Empire.

Source: New York Times August 04, 2023 09:59 UTC