Where were the first experiments in building empires conducted?

The first experiments in building empires conducted in Mesopotamia

Explanation:

Akkadian was the first-ever empire formed according to the history in 2350 BC in Mesopotamia. The Mesopotamia was divided into 2 regions called Akkad and Sumeria. Sargon the Great - a famous Akkadian Empire ruler and his empire existed for 200 years.

His mother was impregnated (father unknown) and after his birth, she gave him to a gardener called Akki. Since she couldn't able to rise him. Sargon worked as a cupbearer for the king of Kish in the Akkad region and due to his humbleness, he earned King's trust.

And he became the ruler of Akkad after him. Later he evolved as a conqueror who conquered all Mesopotamia and built the first empire by overthrowing the Sumerian king.

i think they would live in caves or natural tunnels

opinion because one person might not like silk