The finds, which also include dozens of clay sealings, contain details of a metric system used to measure resources, as well ...

The legacy of Mesopotamia extends far beyond the region itself. The innovations and achievements of the Mesopotamians profoundly impacted later societies, shaping the course of human history.

Modern civilization, however, has retrogressed from the Bronze Age Mesopotamian achievement of avoiding deepening financial and economic imbalance. He notes that modern society defines property as ...

Researchers have uncovered a vast and well-preserved network of ancient irrigation canals in the Eridu region of southern Mesopotamia, shedding new light on early farming practices. The research ...