Sure! Here are some key Mesopotamian empires listed in chronological order:
- Sumerian Empire (circa 4500-1900 BCE) - Often regarded as the first civilization in Mesopotamia, known for its city-states such as Ur, Uruk, and Eridu.
- Akkadian Empire (circa 2334-2154 BCE) - Founded by Sargon of Akkad, this was the first empire to unite city-states under a central authority.
- Babylonian Empire (First Babylonian Dynasty, circa 1894-1595 BCE) - Known for King Hammurabi and his famous code of laws.
- Assyrian Empire (circa 2025-609 BCE) - Notable for its military prowess and extensive empire, which reached its peak in the 7th century BCE.
- Neo-Babylonian Empire (circa 626-539 BCE) - Known for the reign of Nebuchadnezzar II and the Hanging Gardens, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Let me know if you need more information on any of these empires!
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