Iraq: Crucible of Civilization

Summary:

In around 3500 BC according to archaeologists was the birthplace of civilization at city called Sumer located at lower Mesopotamia which is now known as Iraq.
Mesopotamia is located at the delta of two rivers known as the Tigris and Euphrates that is why it is also called the "Land Between Two Rivers". Mesopotamians introduced to the world numerous tools that we use in our daily life. Some of them were the wheels, sixty-minute hour, 360 degree circle and the codes of law. It is also believed that they formed tyranny, terror and brutal aggression.
Throughout the time of Mesopotamia, city-states battled with each other to gain supremacy. Thus, the first empire emerged. They were the Akkadians lead by Sargon the Great. Their empire pushed through as far as to the east, Elam about 2300 BC. They contributed the first missile age and also the use of plowshare which greened the fields. From 1792- 1595 BC, The first empire emerged and was......

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