The region known for being the cradle of civilization is Mesopotamia. This historical area, located between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers (in present-day Iraq), is recognized as one of the earliest sites of human civilization. Mesopotamia saw the rise of some of the world's first cities, such as Ur and Babel, and is credited with significant advancements in writing, mathematics, and law, primarily through the Sumerians, Akkadians, and Babylonians. The innovations developed here laid foundational aspects for human culture and society.