Mesopotamia is in the Fertile Crescent, which means that it has rich soil and the land is shaped as a crescent moon. If you have a home you don't need to worry about walking far distances to get water. Why? You have two free and available rivers named the Tigris and Euphrates.You have free land where you can grow your crops, additionally, you won't struggle like they did in Paleolithic Era. People in that time era had to hunt everywhere to find food to survive. Have you heard of an irrigation system? Well, here in Mesopotamia we have some. Irrigation systems help you with two things. For example, it gives enough water for plants to grow and you drink. There are three important irrigation …show more content…
systems. Canals were used to shape the paths the water was taken. Dams were along the rivers to block the water and force it to collect pools they built. The last irrigation system is Reservoir. Reservoir were used to make sure the water levels were balanced. Sumerians were very important people who lived in Mesopotamia that got their own land called Sumer. Know you might be thinking about what food we eat here in Mesopotamia. Not to worry we have levees which is a wall to prevent water from flooding and will not kill your garden which has your vegetables, plants, nor crops.
If you think back when the Sumerians age they had city-states. A city-state is a small village that was an independent country with it's own laws and government. Just like the United States. In addition, the civilization made sure the irrigation was effective by not letting the city flood and it made the water to travel easier in the tunnels so, that everyone can receive fresh new water. It was important to believe to live near flowing water so you can use boats, water crops, and more like to Drink Water. Are you wondering , How was Mesopotamia a favorable place to live? Well,we have many jobs, mild weather,and advanced jobs. Are you worried of your protection? Not to worry in Mesopotamia we have safe homes and weapons in order to protect themselves from enemies. The culture in Mesopotamia was developed by making their own written language, agriculture, and their religion. Ziggurats were important structures built in Mesopotamia in valleys and western Iranian plateau. If your wondering, how am I going to communicate with my family? You can use cuneiform. Cuneiform is like pictures instead of words in Mesopotamia we used signs. So, now pack your
suitcase and tell your family because your NEED to move to Mesopotamia!