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Did the Akkadian Empire launch military expeditions to the Arabian Peninsula?

šŸ’” The Answer

  • Yes, the empire sent military expeditions as far south as Dilmun and Magan.
  • Dilmun is associated with modern-day Bahrain and eastern Arabia.
  • Magan is thought to be in present-day Oman or the UAE.
  • These expeditions demonstrate the empire's military reach.

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