The first known empire was the [[Akkadian Empire]] under [[Sargon the Great]], which lasted from 2350-2150 B.C. in Northwest [[Sumeria]].
The first known empire was the [[Akkadian Empire]] under [[Sargon the Great]], which lasted from 2350-2150 B.C. in Northwest [[Sumeria]].
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Another notable empire was the [[Roman Empire]] ([[Latin]]: ''Imperium Romanum''), which dominated the western world from 27 B.C. - 476 A.D. Its eastern half, the [[Byzantine Empire]] ([[Greek]]: ''Βασιλεία Ῥωμαίων'' - literally ''Roman Empire'') lasted until 1453 A.D.!
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Later was the [[Roman Empire]] ([[Latin]]: ''Imperium Romanum''), which dominated the [[western world]] from 27 B.C. - 476 A.D. Its eastern half, the [[Byzantine Empire]] ([[Greek]]: ''Βασιλεία Ῥωμαίων'' - literally ''Roman Empire'') lasted until 1453 A.D.!