Some of the first civilizations were born thousands of years ago along the banks of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. The rivers carved out the Fertile Crescent, a land of prosperous trade routes, abundant farmland, and great towns. These antiquated Mesopotamian remains may still be seen today in Iraq, Iran, and other Near Eastern countries. A severe drought is currently … [Read more...] about Tigris River Recedes Due To Drought, Exposing A 3,400-Year-Old City