Key Takeaways Mesopotamia, often hailed as the cradle of civilization, was a dynamic region where politics and power shaped the course of human history. Nestled between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, it witnessed the rise of some of the earliest city-states, each with its own governing systems and social hierarchies. The interplay of competing kingdoms, … Continue reading Unraveling the Politics of Mesopotamia: How Ancient Governance Shaped Civilization