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an ancient region located in the eastern Mediterranean, primarily within modern-day Iraq, and parts of Iran, Syria, and Turkey
- The ancient cultures of Mesopotamia, such as the Sumerians and Babylonians, made significant contributions to human history.
- The fertile land of Mesopotamia, situated between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, supported the growth of early agricultural societies.
- Archaeologists have discovered numerous artifacts from Mesopotamia that shed light on the region's rich history.
- The epic of Gilgamesh, one of the oldest known literary works, originated in ancient Mesopotamia.