MesopotamiaMesopotamia was an ancient civilization. It was located on the continent of Asia in the current country of Iraq. Sometimes today this region is called the Middle East.
They wrote down the first set of laws ever and invented the wheel. We will learn about their writing called cuneiform and special buildings called ziggurats. Use the links below and the sub pages too. |
Modern Day MesopotamiaZiggurat of Ur
If you want to visit Ancient Mesopotamia today, you will have to travel to the country of Iraq. Ruins of Mesopotamia can also be found in Syria, Lebanon, Israel, and parts of Jordan and Iran. |
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