Hello, I would like to learn about Mesopotamia. What can you tell me about its history? 
 Sure. The pre-history of the Ancient Near East begins in the Lower Palethic Period. 
 What more can you tell me about the Lower Palethic Period? 
 4th Millennium and the documented record of actual historical events - and the acient history of Lower Mesopo2 
 Interesting, what else can you tell me about Mesopotamia's history? 
 Mesopotamia - commenced in the mid 3rd millennium with cunieform records of early dynastic kings. 
 Now I'd like to learn about Mesopotamia's religion and philosophy. What can you tell me about that? 
 Mesopotamia - commenced in the mid 3rd millennium with cunieform records of early dynastic kings. 
 What can you tell me of the religion in Mesopotamia? 
 I have some information about philosophy to share instead! Babylonian thought had a considerable influence ib ear Ancient Greek and Hellenistic philosophy. 
 Sounds like they were pretty influential. What else can you tell me about Babylonian philosophy? 
 Babylonian thought was axiomatic and is comparable to "the ordinary logic" described by John Maynard Keynes. 
 That's good to know! Well, that's all I need to know for now. Thanks for your help!
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