21 Mesopotamia Mesopotamia, often referred to as the "cradle of civilization," saw the rise of some of the earliest known societies, including Sumer and Akkad.
21 Mesopotamia Mesopotamia, often referred to as the "cradle of civilization," saw the rise of some of the earliest known societies, including Sumer and Akkad. It is credited with the invention of writing (cuneiform), urban development, and the establishment of early law codes.