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Orngog t1_ixl5k5e wrote on November 24, 2022 at 6:56 AM

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What about Mesopotamia?

Pokeputin t1_ixlhs0s wrote on November 24, 2022 at 9:40 AM

Pretty similar, often "conquering" some city state just meant they pay you tribute.

Orngog t1_ixlib4e wrote on November 24, 2022 at 9:48 AM

Interesting, any chance of a source?

Pokeputin t1_ixln524 wrote on November 24, 2022 at 10:59 AM

https://www.britannica.com/place/Mesopotamia-historical-region-Asia/Sumer-and-Akkad-from-2350-to-2000-bce