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Steppe Landscape of Northern Mesopotamia

Steppe Landscape of Northern Mesopotamia

The steppe of northern Mesopotamia (also known as the Jazira) as seen from Tell Brak in northeastern Syria. The mountain in the background is the Jebel Sinjar, which is mostly in Iraq. The green fields are typical of springtime in the region.  

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