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June 22, 2026 at 08:51 PM
Scientists May Have Discovered the Origins of the Euphrates River, Which Helped Nurture Some of the Earliest Known Civilizations
Source:
Smithsonian Magazine
Scientists have uncovered new insights into the ancient origins of the Euphrates River, suggesting it formed from two merging waterways due to tectonic activity millions of years ago.
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