what does "Mesopotamia is the Cradle of Civilization" mean?

[boom.]

im not sure what this means so if anyone could help that would be great

thanks:]

 

[hilhilary6]

It means that Mesopotamia is the first true, civilization.

 

[Clayton J]

Mesopotamia is historically the oldest convergence of human community.

 

[Rebekahwithak]

Historians believe Mesopotamia was the first civilization