Upper Iraq

Upper Iraq, also known as Al-Jazīrah, is a region within ancient Mesopotamia, corresponding roughly to the northern part of modern-day Iraq. This area, situated between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, is characterized by upland terrain. Historically, the name "Iraq" referred to two regions: Arabian Iraq (modern Iraq) and Persian Iraq. Arabian Iraq was further divided into Upper, Middle, and Lower Iraq, with Upper Iraq centered around the city of Mosul. This region has been inhabited since around 6000 BCE, with early settlements developing into complex civilizations like the Sumerians, Akkadians, Babylonians, and Assyrians, who made significant contributions to writing, law, and architecture.12345