Part 3/8:
The Enigma of Decline
Despite extensive records documenting the Acadian Empire's triumphs, archaeologists have struggled to conclusively identify the reasons for its decline. Experts agree that as the empire expanded, it became increasingly susceptible to the pressures of feeding a growing population. The reliance on rain-fed agriculture in the often-arid region raised concerns over sustainability. Historically, successful empires have eventually fallen prey to their achievements, but the exact nature of the collapse of the Akkadian Empire remains enigmatic.