The Fertile Crescent is a historical region that stretches in a crescent shape from the eastern Mediterranean through parts of modern-day Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, and Jordan. This area is often referred to as the ‘Cradle of Civilization’ due to its rich soil and favorable climate, which allowed for the early development of agriculture and settled societies.
The two major rivers of this region, the Tigris and Euphrates, play a crucial role in providing the water resources necessary for farming. This made the Fertile Crescent an ideal location for early human settlements, leading to advancements in agriculture, trade, and ultimately the rise of some of the world’s first civilizations.