Ancient Mesopotamian History

Ancient Mesopotamia, often called the "Cradle of Civilization," emerged around 3500 BCE in the region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers (modern-day Iraq). It was home to several influential cultures, including the Sumerians, Akkadians, Babylonians, and Assyrians. These societies developed writing (cuneiform), advanced governments, and monumental architecture like ziggurats. They made significant contributions to mathematics, astronomy, and law, exemplified by the Code of Hammurabi. Mesopotamia's rich cultural tapestry laid essential foundations for later civilizations, influencing religion, governance, and trade across the ancient world.