What is Mesopotamia today?

Mesopotamia today is the countries of Iraq, Syria, Kuwait, and part of Turkey.

What does "Mesopotamia" mean?

"Mesopotamia" is a Greek term meaning "between two rivers", referring to the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.

What is Mesopotamia famous for?

Mesopotamia is famously referred to as the "Cradle of Civilization" because of the many cultural innovations and inventions that began there.

Is Mesopotamia the oldest civilization in the world?

Mesopotamia is among the oldest civilizations in the world along with the Indus Valley Civilization and ancient Egypt.

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James' main area of research is ancient Greek music, but he has general interests in mythology, religion, and art & archaeology. A self-confessed philhellene, James keeps at least one eye on the Roman pie.

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Joshua J. Mark is World History Encyclopedia's co-founder and Content Director. He was previously a professor at Marist College (NY) where he taught history, philosophy, literature, and writing. He has traveled extensively and lived in Greece and Germany.

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