Mesopotamian countries

Book name: Mesopotamian lands, land of legend and civilization Author: Dr. Abdul Basit Sayed Publisher: Khutut wa Zilal Book classification: History Number of pages: 180 About the book: Mesopotamian lands are one of the oldest regions inhabited by humans, known throughout its ancient history for continuous cultural mingling, whether between the civilizations of the different peoples who lived there, or those who fought over it. And if we consider the close relationship through which the texts of the Old Testament are connected with the Mesopotamian cultural heritage, and their clear reliance on it, even drawing inspiration from it and adopting it, it becomes clear to us that many religious concepts, and the subsequent contemplative opinions and philosophical aspirations, were embraced by Syria and the land of Canaan in particular; and then transferred through various means – most notably war and trade – to neighboring areas and others far away. If we take all of this into account, it becomes clear to us how much ancient societies benefited from the civilization of Mesopotamia, and from the major cultural achievements of the peoples who inhabited that region and succeeded each other in power.