Because of its fer-tility and ability to support fruitful agriculture along the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, silt was vital to the people of Mesopotamia.
Frequent flooding caused nutrient-rich silt to be deposited, which promoted the growth of barley and wheat. They built di-kes, levees, and irrigation systems to regulate water flow for farming and provide a consistent supply of silt.
Mesopotamians were able to grow a variety of crops and take advantage of the advantages of silt thanks to these adaptations, which increased the wealth of the area.