Akkad Period Flashcards
Timeline of the Akkad period?
2340-2180 BC
What did it consist of?
The head of the Akkadian ruler and the stele of Naram-sin.
What was the name of the Akkadian ruler?
The name of the Akkadian ruler was Sargon I.
How long did Sargon I reign for?
He reigned for over half a century.
What may be Sargon I’s Portrait?
A nearly life sized bronze head may be his portrait.
What are some features of Sargon I head sculpture?
Stylized hair Eye sockets that might have been filled with precious jewels but that were since gauged out. Bun on the back of the head Large curved eyebrows Beards made into spiraling curls
Who was Naram-Sin?
Naram-Sin was the grandson of Sargon I
What was made in honor of Naram-Sin?
A stele (Upright stone marker)
What did the stele record?
The stele recorded the victory of Naram sin over the mountain people.
What did the details of the stele consist of?
The stele of naram sin consisted of inscriptions and relief images.
What does the stele proclaim?
The stele proclaims the military, political and religious authority of naram sin
What is the composition of the stele of naram sin
The stele shows naram sin in the middle with two defeated enemies before him. One is begging for mercy and the other one is trying to pull a spear from his neck. Naram sin and his victorious followers march forward the mountain towards the top.
