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'''The Culture of Iraq''' ([[Arabic]]: ثقافة العراق) or '''The Culture of Mesopotamia''' is one of the world's oldest [[culture|cultural]] histories and is considered as one of the most influential cultures in the world. The region between the [[Tigris–Euphrates river system|Tigris and Euphrates rivers]], historically known as [[Mesopotamia]], is often referred to as the [[Cradle of civilization|cradle of civilisation]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Cradle of Civilization: Ancient Mesopotamia to modern Iraq - Pilot Guides - Travel, Explore, Learn|url=https://www.pilotguides.com/articles/the-cradle-of-civilization-ancient-mesopotamia-to-modern-iraq/|access-date=2021-05-05|website=Pilot Guides|language=en-US}}</ref> MeopotamianMesopotamian legacy went on to influence and shape the civilizations of the [[Old World]] in different ways such as inventing writing.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Where did writing begin?|url=https://www.bl.uk/history-of-writing/articles/where-did-writing-begin|access-date=2021-05-05|website=The British Library}}</ref> Iraq is home diverse ethnic groups and has a very long and rich heritage. The country is known for its poets، architects، painters and sculptors who are among the best in the region, some of them being world-class. Iraq is known for producing fine [[handicrafts]], including [[Carpet|rugs]] and [[carpets]] among many other things.