Mesopotamia

Definition

Mesopotamia was an ancient region located in the eastern Mediterranean, between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. It is often referred to as the "cradle of civilization" due to its significant contributions to human development.

Related terms

Cuneiform:

The earliest known form of writing developed in Mesopotamia. It used wedge-shaped marks on clay tablets.

Ziggurat:

A massive stepped tower made of mud-bricks that served as a religious temple in ancient Mesopotamian cities.

Hammurabi's Code: One of the oldest known legal codes created by King Hammurabi of Babylon. It provided guidelines for social behavior and justice in Mesopotamian society.