Ancient Mesopotamia 101 | National Geographic

Ancient Mesopotamia proved that fertile land and the knowledge to cultivate it was a fortuitous recipe for wealth and civilization. Learn how this "land between two rivers" became the birthplace of the world's first cities, advancements in math and science, and the earliest evidence of literacy and a legal system.

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[NatGeo]

For five millennia, Mesopotamia fostered innovations that would change the world forever. Which of Mesopotamia's contributions intrigues you the most?

[kramermariav]

Mesopotamia doesn't get enough love in public school. It's all Egypt, Greece and Rome. 😐

[andygpu]

Mesopotamia was one of the most advanced civilizations, I am very impressed by its temples and the beautiful and detailed architecture that they built, it would be incredible to be able to visit them.

[mqmqzmq]

the history of Mesopotamia is simply fascinating, great civilization. Much of love from China ❤️

[mkelvinriskiramadhan]

Love iraq 🇮🇶 from lithuania 🇱🇹.
larga vida al pueblo iraquí.
Amo mucho al pueblo iraquí

[BlackSheepNara]

Finally, Mesopotamia without any mention of aliens.

[michaeloverton]

When I was in college I learned quite a bit about ancient Babylon, and the documents that archeologists have recovered were a real shock to me. They had most of the kinds of mercantile relationships and laws that we have today, including rental agreements for land, etc. Contracts regarding everything from land-transfers to financial loans, agreements for shared ownership of businesses, even special court-systems to adjudicate commercial and contractual disputes. It was stunning to me how much it sounded like modern commercial documents.

[VKtRR]

It’s a shame those countries are so isolated by war and conflict. Would love to see their history.

[itstariq]

*The Creation*
*The Garden of Eden*
*The Hanging Gardens*
*The Flood*
*Proud to be iraqi, greetings* 🇮🇶

[bcxats]

Mesopotamia:
Greek words; Mesos (middle) and Potamos (River). Literally, the land between the two rivers - Euphrates and Tigris.

[yeldzaljndo]

Love to babylonian, sumerian, assyrian empire such achievements empire and great empire love and respect to iraq from Austria

[Dolltronvr]

So much history, so much hidden truth getting destroyed!!!

[vzv.]

I live in Mesopotamia, specifically in Nineveh, the capital of the great Assyrian Empire, in my city, everywhere there are monuments and a really great history. ❤🇮🇶

[middleeasternvibes]

Oh my beloved iraq.. You may have died in these ages.. But your history will forever live in our hearts.. 🇮🇶💕🇩🇪

[shantiyantra]

In american public school they never mention Mesopotamia is in Iraq. Maybe we shouldn't know that there is greatness outside of our borders.

Knowledge is power.

[ilyaelric]

They also invented wheel by the way. Very useful thing

[C-O-R-W]

How great you are, my Mesopotamian country, in my heart, my country with its ancient history and barns. 🇮🇶❤️

[zigprof]

What a wonderful story. I really like this kind of video, I try to learn all I can about ancient history. This fascinates me !! Great video!!!

[ancient_Iraqi_Mesopotamian]

Ancient Iraq mesopotamia 🇮🇶🇮🇶🇮🇶❤️❤️❤️ thank you

[prostation]

The country who invented writing and the wheel and the first civilization 🇮🇶 the land of civilizations ❤