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Massive Mesopotamian canal network unearthed in Iraq

The ancient Mesopotamians created a massive, sophisticated network of canals to water their crops more than 3,000 years ago, a new study has revealed. Researchers found thousands of ancient irrigation ...
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Mesopotamian irrigation system discovered, sheds light on early farming practices

A sprawling, hidden network of ancient irrigation canals has been uncovered near the ancient city of Eridu in southern ...