MARKING THE BEGINNING OF URBAN LIFE IN ANCIENT MESOPOTAMIA

Mesopotamia, located in the fertile crescent between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, is often referred to as the "Cradle of Civilization" for its pivotal role in human history. It was here that the world's first cities, such as Uruk and Ur, emerged around 4000 BCE, laying the foundation for urban life and civilization. The Sumerians, the earliest known inhabitants of Mesopotamia, made significant advancements in writing, architecture, and governance, creating one of the world's earliest complex societies. Their achievements, including the invention of cuneiform writing and the construction of monumental ziggurats, continue to influence modern civilization.