| − | Akkadian was the language used by the people of [[Akkad]]. It is not unusual because its verbs are conjugated for manner of action rather than time. [[Sumerian]] is closely related to Akkadian. | + | '''Akkadian''' was the language used by the people of [[Akkad]]. It is not unusual because its verbs are conjugated for manner of action rather than time. [[Sumerian]] is closely related to Akkadian. |