Mesopotamia was part of the region nicknamed this "Crescent"
The region is part of a larger area called the Fertile Crescent, a large arc of rich... [DOC] [TLE] History: Ancient Mesopotamia for Kids - Ducksters [PAR] Kids learn about the history of Ancient Mesopotamia, the cradle of civilization 
between the ... For this reason Mesopotamia is often called the "Cradle of 
Civilization".