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November 24, 2011 0

Where is Mesopotamia ?

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Although the modern state, the Republic of Iraq, is a relatively short history of the country and its people dates back over 5,000 years. Indeed, Iraq contains the world’s richest known archaeological sites. Here, in ancient Mesopotamia (land between the rivers), the first civilization – that Sumer – appeared in the Middle East. Despite the [...]

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August 14, 2011 0

Mesopotamia for Kids

By in About Anatolia, Important Places to Visit, Main Page, Mardin, Mardin Travel Guide, Mesopotamia, Mesopotamian Culture

History Early cultures first coded in Mesopotamia over 6000 years ago. A few of the first cities were established, a writing system was developed, empires are intended and monumental buildings were constructed. As each new group moved in to the region, or took control of the government, they adopted a few of the culture, customs [...]

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August 13, 2011 0

Ancient Mesopotamia

By in About Anatolia, Main Page, Mardin Travel Guide, Mesopotamia

Most of ancient Mesopotamia was located in what today is Iraq. Mesopotamia was known as the two rivers. The Tigris River ran along the north and the Euphrates River ran along the south coast. These rivers flow into the Persian Gulf. The area is known as the “fertile crescent”. Mesopotamia was about 300 miles long [...]

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