The text 'The Curse of Akkad' attributes this fall to Naram-Sin's defilement of the temple of the god Enlil. Modern research suggests that the 4.2-kiloyear climate event (drought) may have played a role.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Fall of the Akkadian Empire?
- The Akkadian Empire collapsed amid Gutian invasions and administrative problems.
- When did Fall of the Akkadian Empire happen?
- 2154 BCE
- Where did Fall of the Akkadian Empire take place?
- Mezopotamya