The cradle of civilization—how did Mesopotamia lay the foundation for modern society? Mesopotamia, located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, is where human civilization first took shape. The Sumerians developed the earliest writing system, the Babylonians created legal codes, and the Assyrians built powerful empires. This book explores the technological, architectural, and cultural achievements of Mesopotamian societies, from ziggurats to astronomy. If you want to explore the s of civilization, this book provides a deep dive into humanity's first great cities.