2613 BCE) is thought to have risen from war when the Pharaoh Manes (or Menes) of the south conquered the region of northern Egypt (though this claim is disputed). 2334-2279 BCE) unified the region under the Akkadian Empire, war was still waged in putting down rebellions or fending off invaders. The history of one of the earliest civilizations in the world, that of Mesopotamia, is a chronicle of nearly constant strife. Throughout history, individuals, states, or political factions have gained sovereignty over regions through the use of war.
