The Euphrates River is Southwest Asia's largest waterway. Like many other rivers, it is vital to the region's civilizations. For example, the Euphrates has been used to support the growth and development of settlements in the Middle East since around 4000 B.C. The earliest civilizations were Sumer and Mesopotamia, and later Babylon and Assyria.

The Euphrates is one of the region's two major waterways, the other being the Tigris, and both contributed to the rise of the Mesopotamian Empire. Rivers were a vital source of survival and growth in ancient times, and settlements along rivers can be seen throughout history. In addition, rivers provided new settlers with both food and water.

They were later used for farming, trade, and transportation. The Tigris and Euphrates rivers continue to provide water to major cities in the Middle East. But now, this massive river has dried up and revealed some shocking things.

Today we will discuss the Euphrates river and its hidden treasures.