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Plate tectonics shaped the Cradle of Civilization by merging two ancient rivers, study suggests

The formation of the Euphrates River, a crucial water source in the Fertile Crescent, has long been a subject of scientific inquiry.

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The formation of the Euphrates River, a crucial water source in the Fertile Crescent, has long been a subject of scientific inquiry. Research suggests that the river's origins may be attributed to the merging of two ancient rivers, a result of shifting plate tectonics. This geological process would have altered the region's landscape, ultimately giving rise to the Euphrates River as it exists today. The study's findings provide new insights into the complex history of the region, often referred to as the "Cradle of Civilization."

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