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This region, alongside Mesopotamia (which lies to the east of the Fertile Crescent, between the rivers Tigris and Euphrates), also saw the emergence of early complex societies during the succeeding Bronze Age. There is also early evidence from this region for writing, and the formation of state-level societies. This has earned the region the nickname "The Cradle of Civilization."[/LIST]

You know what they say. Even a broke watch is right twice a day.


were they Judeo-Christian? because thats the point I was countering Pariah on.

And Greece is known as the "Cradle of Western Civilization." Forgive me for forgetting that one word.



Well, Judaism definetly started there. Christianity would follow up a few years later. What started here definetly spread and influenced the thought of the Eastern Hemisphere of the ancient world including Greek thought. I won't go into defense of Pariah's position beyond that since I consider a great deal of the Old Testament (especially concerning creation and the flood) to be allegories and steeped in Hebrew tradition that many of us are unaware of.

whomod said: I generally don't like it when people decide to play by the rules against people who don't play by the rules.
It tends to put you immediately at a disadvantage and IMO is a sign of true weakness.
This is true both in politics and on the internet."

Our Friendly Neighborhood Ray-man said: "no, the doctor's right. besides, he has seniority."