What is…
Akkad

also known as: Accad (simply a different spelling)

This is an ancient city founded by Nimrod in the land of Shinar (Genesis 10:10)

Language

Akkadian is the ancient language of this region named after this city. This language was widespread throughout the Middle East (3000 to 1000 BC), and was also spoken by Babylonians and Assyrians.

Akkadian was written in cuneiform (wedge-shaped characters) impressed into clay tablets with a wedge-shaped stylus.

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