- The plateaus played a significant role in the socio-economic and cultural development of Mesopotamia.
- The most important plateau in this regard was the Jazira Plateau.
- The northern regions of Mesopotamia, where the Jazira Plateau is located, played a crucial role as a buffer or protective zone for southern Mesopotamian lowlands, which were vulnerable to the incursions of nomadic tribes.
- This plateau region helped secure the trade and cultural links between Mesopotamia, Anatolia, and the southern regions of Transcaucasia.
- The Jazira Plateau also played an important part in fostering cultural and technological exchanges between Mesopotamia and the neighboring civilizations, including the Hittite, Mittani, and Hurrian cultures.
- Additionally, the plateau region provided natural resources and fertile lands, which were vital for agriculture and the development of advanced irrigation systems.
- Several major cities, such as Harran and Nineveh, were established on the plateau and became centers of trade, culture, and administration in the region.