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Mesopotamia

Verb / ˌmesʌpʌˈteɪmi:ʌ / Another word for mesopotamia — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Mesopotamia is a historical region located in the eastern Mediterranean that is known for being a cradle of civilization and the birthplace of writing.

Synonyms & similar words

mesopotamia Babylonia Assyria Sumer Akkad Chaldea Iraq civilization culture heritage history archaeology anthropology antiquity past

Example sentences

  1. Mesopotamia was home to some of the world's first civilizations.
  2. The Tigris and Euphrates rivers flow through Mesopotamia.
  3. The people of Mesopotamia were skilled farmers and built impressive structures like ziggurats.
  4. Mesopotamia was conquered by many different empires throughout history.
  5. The ancient city of Babylon was located in Mesopotamia.

Quotes

  • Mesopotamia is a book with stone pages opened by the rivers that still flow, a book that whispers in our ears.
  • Mesopotamia is the cradle of humanity, the birthplace of writing, the home of the gods.
  • Mesopotamia is the land of beginnings.

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