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Mesopotamia was an ancient region that existed primarily in what is now Iraq, and is recognized for its role in the development of the first literate societies. Though its borders were loosely defined, central Mesopotamia lay between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, with outward borders extending into regions now known as Syria and Turkey.



Mesopotamia thrived from the late 4000 B.C. to 323 B.C., when Alexander The Great conquered the region for the Greeks. During Mesopotamia’s long existence, it was witness to many changes in civilization and gave birth to great cities such as Ur and Babylon. It is little wonder that the geography of Mesopotamia is also known as //The Cradle of Civilization//. Mesopotamians enjoyed music and dancing and are often depicted playing a stringed wooden instrument called an //Oud//. Wrestling and boxing were popular sports among the ancients, commonly depicted in Mesopotamian art.

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