Akkadian Empire
The Akkadian period lasted ca. 2334–2218 BC (short chronology).
| Sargon | ca. 2334–2279 BC | |
| Rimush | ca. 2278–2270 BC | younger son of Sargon |
| Man-ishtishu | ca. 2269–2255 BC | elder son of Sargon |
| Naram-Suen | ca. 2254–2218 BC | son of Man-ishtishu |
| Shar-kali-sharri | ca. 2217–2193 BC | son of Naram-Suen |
| Irgigi | ||
| Imi | ||
| Nanum | ||
| Elulu | ||
| Dudu | ca. 2189–2168 BC | |
| Shu-Durul | ca. 2168–2147 BC | Akkad defeated by the Gutians |
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