Water was crucial to the success of the ancient Mesopotamian civilizations. The region’s fertile soil relied heavily on the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, which were both a blessing and a curse. While these rivers provided a vital source of water for irrigation, they were also prone to unpredictable flooding, which could be devastating for the crops and settlements along their…
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