vol.014：Mesopotamia：Built on Water
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vol.014：Mesopotamia：Built on Water
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The sources provide a comprehensive analysis of the historical development and societal impact of Mesopotamian irrigation technology, tracing its evolution from rudimentary flood utilization around 6000 BCE to advanced, state-managed systems like the Assyrian stone aqueducts and the Code of Hammurabi's water regulations. The texts emphasize that this technological advancement enabled massive agricultural surpluses, which were foundational to urbanization, political centralization, and the establishment of vast trade networks in the region. However, the sources also critically examine the long-term challenges, detailing how issues such as soil salinization, political instability, and climate change ultimately contributed to the irreversible decline of the civilization's agricultural base. Finally, the analysis concludes by drawing modern lessons from Mesopotamia's experience, advocating for integrated water resource management that prioritizes environmental sustainability and robust institutional design.