Major Mesopotamian Cities
Ur - ancient city in the region of Sumer. This city is well known for the fact that according to Biblical reference, it is the city that Abraham left to settle in Canaan.
Sumer - region in southern Mesopotamia. Well known for its advancements in technology such as development of the wheel and writings on clay tablets.
Extra Fact - due to the extreme fertility of the soil of the Fertile Crescent, Mesopotamia became a common place for wars. The Babylonian Empire took it over first and established the city of Babylon. Then, the Assyrians came and destroyed Babylon and established Nineveh.