Eastern Coast of the Mediterranean Sea, The Levant- Byblos was a populous Phoenician trading port. Byblos was a major center for Egyptian papyrus outside of Egypt. The Greek word 'biblos,' meaning book, is based on this city name.

Nile River Delta, Northern Egypt- Heliopolis was the center of worship of the Sun God, Atum-Re , until the rise of Thebes, 2100 BCE.

South-Central Mesopotamia- A capital city of ancient Mesopotamia established by Hammurabi. Babylon is known for its luxury and wealth. The Neo-Babylonian Empire, 612 BCE, is well known for its achievements, including the defeat of the Assyrian Empire, agricultural prominence, trade in textiles and metals, and renowned for the famous 'Hanging …

North of the Arabian Peninsula, Modern day Iraq, Middle East- Greek: Literally "between two rivers." A region of land North of the Arabian Peninsula between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. Mesopotamia is said to be one of the "cradles of civilization," since early agricultural settlements developed here. Specifically the civilization …

Palestine, North West of the Dead Sea, Middle East- Jericho is one of the oldest known agricultural settlements. It is said to have existed as early as 8000 BCE. Dwellings in Jericho were built from mud brick. The city was also enclosed by a several foot thick mud brick wall …

Asia Minor and Middle East, North of Arabian Peninsula- A crescent shaped area of fertile land in the Middle East. The civilizations of Sumeria, Phoenicia, Assyria, and Babylon developed in the Fertile Crescent. The Fertile Crescent surrounds the flood planes of the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. The constant flooding of …