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wnylib

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34. Well, Iraq is the cradle of civilization for that region.

Reply to OGBuzz (Reply #11)

Wed Mar 4, 2026, 09:44 PM

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There were other regions of the world which developed civilizations independently in their regions. Some were as old or older than Fertile Crescent civilizations .

But it is true that human history goes back a very long time there.

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Well, Iraq is the cradle of civilization for that region. wnylib 12 hrs ago #34

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