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He's one of the earliest recognizable names from history,

a warlord who lived more than 4,000 years ago

and forged what some have argued

was the world's first empire.

He was a king who became revered by later generations in ancient Mesopotamia

in the area of modern-day Iraq, with his story becoming mythologized with great legends

for almost every aspect of his life. And yet, the real story of Sagan of Akkad remained steeped in mystery down

to the present day. It's The Ancients on History Hit. I'm Tristan Hughes, your host, and in today's

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