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Located in modern-day Iraq, Uruk was one of the first cities in the world. It emerged in the late 4th millennium BCE as a major center of trade, commerce, and culture. At its peak, Uruk was home to over 50,000 people and covered an area of over 4 square kilometers. The city was surrounded by a massive wall, which protected it from invaders. Inside the walls, there was a … [Read more...] about This is Uruk, as it may have looked in the IV millenium BCE and now.