Ancient Mesopotamia was situated in southwest Asia between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. Mesopotamia simply means ‘an area between rivers’. The region was primarily located within the modern-day territories of Syria, Iraq and Turkey.
Artist’s Impression of Ancient Mesopotamia | Image for representational purposes
Economic Evolution in Ancient Mesopotamia The economy of ancient Mesopotamia is considered as one of the cradles of civilisation. It evolved over several millennia and went through various stages. Throughout t