Mesopotamia (from the Greek meaning "land between the rivers") is the area of the Tigris-Euphrates river system, along the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, largely corresponding to modern Iraq, as well as some parts of northeastern Syria, some parts of southeastern Turkey, and some parts of the Khūzestān Province of southwestern Iran.
Mesopotamia is an ancient region located in present-day Iraq and parts of Syria, Turkey, and Iran. It is often referred to as the "cradle of civilization" due to its early developments in agriculture, writing, and urbanization. Mesopotamia is situated between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, which are known as the "fertile crescent."