Often called the "Cradle of Civilization," Mesopotamia refers to the ancient land between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, now modern Iraq. It was the birthplace of writing, the wheel, and codified law. Historians, archaeologists, and students benefit from studying its innovations, which underpin modern society's urban planning, mathematics, and governance structures.
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