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How did geographic conditions in southern Mesopotamia encourage the development of civilization there

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The flat, swampy region was well suited for agriculture and farming. The rivers flooded in the spring, which left behind mud that enriched the soil. The good farming conditions caused an increase in food, which helped the population grow.
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