Plate tectonics shaped the Cradle of Civilization by merging two ancient rivers, study suggests

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Jun 2, 2026, 2:20 pm343 ptsTop
The Euphrates River is the longest river in Western Asia and runs through the eastern side of the Fertile Crescent. Flowing over 1,700 miles from Turkey through Syria and Iraq, the river played a crucial role in sustaining the region known as the "Cradle of Civilization." Yet, researchers aren't sure about the…

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