They were the centre of a growing base of trade, cukture and defence as the productivity of the land provided the wherewithal to move beyond mere subsistence.
memphis, jericho, assur, babylon, kanesh
the advantages of living in cities of ancient Mesopotamia was that they were advanced, they had specialized workers, complex institutions, record keeping, and improved technology.
A Civilization
They used an advanced irrigation system
In Mesopotamia, large cities sprung up along the surrounding rivers. There were also large plots of land used for farming.
memphis, jericho, assur, babylon, kanesh
the advantages of living in cities of ancient Mesopotamia was that they were advanced, they had specialized workers, complex institutions, record keeping, and improved technology.
A Civilization
They used an advanced irrigation system
what where the first cities built in mesopotamia
Mesopotamia
Kings in Mesopotamia protected their cities by building a Wall around their cities.
In Mesopotamia, large cities sprung up along the surrounding rivers. There were also large plots of land used for farming.
The area where many early cities in Mesopotamia formed is called the Fertile Crescent.
Ancient Sumer
The reason is that the Native Americans were not as advanced as the Mesopotamia people.
The first cities in the world developed in Mesopotamia.