Mesopotamia

suzanne H.
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  1. currently
    at this time or period
    With Iraq currently in the world's spotlight, trace its beginnings in Mesopotamia - its name in ancient times.
  2. trace
    an indication that something has been present
    With Iraq currently in the world's spotlight, trace its beginnings in Mesopotamia - its name in ancient times.
  3. ancient
    belonging to times long past
    With Iraq currently in the world's spotlight, trace its beginnings in Mesopotamia - its name in ancient times.
  4. cradle
    a baby bed with sides and rockers
    Mesopotamia has been called the 'cradle of civilisation' because agriculture, animal herding and domestication developed there earlier than anywhere else, almost 8,000 years ago.
  5. agriculture
    the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock
    Mesopotamia has been called the 'cradle of civilisation' because agriculture, animal herding and domestication developed there earlier than anywhere else, almost 8,000 years ago.
  6. herd
    a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals
    Mesopotamia has been called the 'cradle of civilisation' because agriculture, animal herding and domestication developed there earlier than anywhere else, almost 8,000 years ago.
  7. develop
    progress or evolve through a process of natural growth
    Mesopotamia has been called the 'cradle of civilisation' because agriculture, animal herding and domestication developed there earlier than anywhere else, almost 8,000 years ago.
  8. invent
    come up with after a mental effort
    By 3,000 BC, the Mesopotamians had already invented the wheel, developed writing, and created the world's first cities and monumental architecture.
  9. create
    bring into existence
    By 3,000 BC, the Mesopotamians had already invented the wheel, developed writing, and created the world's first cities and monumental architecture.
  10. monumental
    of outstanding significance
    By 3,000 BC, the Mesopotamians had already invented the wheel, developed writing, and created the world's first cities and monumental architecture.
  11. architecture
    the discipline dealing with the design of fine buildings
    By 3,000 BC, the Mesopotamians had already invented the wheel, developed writing, and created the world's first cities and monumental architecture.
  12. aspect
    a characteristic to be considered
    Find out more about the many aspects of Mesopotamia's rich legacy.
  13. legacy
    a gift of personal property by will
    Find out more about the many aspects of Mesopotamia's rich legacy.
Created on Sat Feb 11 06:53:22 EST 2012 (updated Sat Feb 11 06:54:13 EST 2012)

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