1) The Akkadian empire was once the most powerful in the ancient Near East.

2) Akkadian was the official language of Mesopotamia for centuries.

3) The Akkadian civilization left behind many clay tablets with cuneiform writing.

4) Scholars study Akkadian texts to learn about ancient Mesopotamian culture.

5) The famous Code of Hammurabi was written in Akkadian.

6) Many important literary works, like the Epic of Gilgamesh, are written in Akkadian.

7) Akkadian art often depicted scenes of everyday life in ancient Mesopotamia.

8) Akkadian gods and goddesses were an important part of their religious beliefs.

9) Akkadian rulers built impressive structures, such as the ziggurats.

10) The Akkadian language eventually evolved into other Semitic languages.