The Arab Scientific Heritage Revival Center at the University of Baghdad organized a scientific seminar on Sunday morning, 28/12/2025, entitled “Agricultural Lands and Irrigation Methods in Ancient Iraqi Civilization.” The seminar was held in Professor Nabila Abdul-Munim Dawood Hall and was attended by a number of professors, researchers, and individuals interested in civilizational and historical affairs. The seminar was delivered by Assistant Lecturer Milad Mohammed Yasin, a faculty member at the Center, who spoke about the importance of agriculture in ancient Iraqi civilization and the advanced methods adopted by the ancient Iraqis in irrigating agricultural lands. He highlighted the role of these techniques in the prosperity of ancient civilizations and the stability of societies.
He emphasized the importance of shedding light on Iraq’s civilizational heritage and its pioneering role in the development of agricultural systems throughout historical eras, stressing the historical significance of agricultural and irrigation systems in ancient Iraqi civilization. He explained that agriculture constituted the economic foundation of ancient Iraqi civilizations such as the Sumerian, Babylonian, and Assyrian civilizations. Land ownership varied among temples, kings, and farmers, who cultivated the land in return for paying taxes or a share of the yield. Among the most important crops cultivated were wheat, barley, and dates, in addition to some vegetables and legumes, with date palms playing a significant role in the lives of the population. He also clarified the pivotal role played by irrigation networks in achieving economic and social stability. The attendees stressed the necessity of benefiting from ancient agricultural experiences in contemporary academic studies and encouraging specialized scientific research in the history of agriculture and water resources in Iraq.
