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What Was Mesopotamia's Major Achievements

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Mesopotamia means, “the land between the rivers”. Located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in the Middle Eastern Region of what is now Iraq, Mesopotamia is the oldest ancient civilization known to man. Mesopotamia thrived from 2300 BCE to 500 BCE and is rich in achievements and history.

Mesopotamia was located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in the Middle East in Asia. It was apart of the Fertile Crescent. It’s location provided rich soil and irrigation for water, and the location was protected from invasion by other nomadic groups or peoples.

With Mesopotamia’s great soil, it made agriculture a leading role in their economy. Another factor in Mesopotamian economy was trading. Mesopotamians also made bronze tools, and …show more content…

They developed cuneiform, which is wedge writing, they also made a system of pictographs. Additionally, they made advances in mathematics and astronomy. They invented the wheel and advanced irrigation systems. They developed swords and plows and they starting making clothing from flax. They also created boats.

Mesopotamia was always ruled by a king. Within the generations, the throne was inherited from father to son. Sargon was the ruler of Akkad, he conquered and invaded neighboring states in 2300 BCE developing the first empire in history. After his death, the empire fell apart. In 1790 BCE, Hammurabi, King of Babylon bought most of the Sumerian region under his control. He established a set of laws and is known for the Code of Hammurabi.
Hittite was the next king and he moved out of the asia minor in 1400 BCE, he is known for bringing knowledge of how to extract iron from ore. Assyria was the most feared warrior in history, he conquered many regions and established a well-ordered society. Nebuchadnezzar rebuilt the city of Babylon.

Mesopotamia brought forth many innovations and advances in not only technology, but basic human living too. Mesopotamia being the first civilization, provided many items and systems we still use till this

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