Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fertile crescent
Noun
/ˌfərtəl ˈkrɛsənt/
Definition
A historical region in the Middle East, known for its rich soils and the origin of agriculture.
Examples
- The Fertile Crescent includes parts of modern-day Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, and Palestine.
- Many believe that the first farming communities were established in the Fertile Crescent around 10,000 years ago.
- Historical studies often focus on the impact of the Fertile Crescent on the development of human civilization.
Meaning
The Fertile Crescent is a crescent-shaped area where early civilizations developed due to the availability of fertile land and water resources.
Synonyms
- Mesopotamia
- Cradle of Civilization
- Agri-Region
