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The Beginning
Began in Mesopotamia, which was the first known civilation. In the 6th century B.C. it was under the **[|Persian Empire]** at the time ruled by [|Cyrus the Great]. Eventually it became ruled by the **[|Greek Empire]** by [|Alexander the great]. It was then annexed to a group called the [|Parthians] (now known as Iranians but originated in Asia) until the 7th century. Eventually it became what is known today as Iraq. The capital Bagdad was the leading city of Arabs and Muslims for about 5 centuries.

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