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Vagaries of weather and regular flooding: Farmers learnt to control the floods and grew some of the most valuable crops like flax, barley, wheat, fruits and vegetables that helped the economy progress. But the climate in Mesopotamia was hazardous with temperatures during the summer months ranging from 110 to 130F. Nearly eight months in a year was characterized by very dry conditions with the edges of the rivers Tigris and Euphrates turning muddy brown.
The Land Between Two Rivers The name Mesopotamia means Between the Rivers. Mesopotamia was bordered by two rivers, Tigris and Euphrates, hence the name. This is the Tigris River, one of the two surrounding Mesopotamia. This river was a great cause of rich soil and fertile ground. This is one of the reasons Mesopotamia is part of the Fertile Crescent. The Tigris River The Euphrates River The Euphrates River is the second river surrounding Mesopotamia. It is also a great life-giving river to ancient Mesopotamia.