Discover The Fertile Black Land: Arḍ Al-Sawād And Its Historical Treasures
Arḍ al-Sawād, the “Fertile Black Land,” is the alluvial plain between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers in present-day Iraq, renowned as a cradle of civilization. Its fertile soil supported abundant agriculture through irrigation, fostering the rise of ancient empires like the Achaemenids and Sassanids. The area boasts architectural wonders like Persepolis and Baghdad, showcasing the…